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A wooden artifact has a ""C activity, of 24.9 counto per minute, as compared with activity of 32.5 Counts per minute for a standard of Zuo age. Half life of "C 5715yr, determine the age of the artifact? 5715811 is

A wooden artifact has a ""C activity, of 24.9 counto per minute, as compared with activity of 32.5 Counts per minute for a standard of Zuo age. Half life of "C 5715yr, determine the age of the artifact? 5715811 is

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A wooden artifact has a
per minute, as compared with activity of 32.5 Counts
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14C activity, of 24.9 Counts
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715 yr, determine the age of the artifact?
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Buck
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