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Interpretation: The theory behind carbon-14 dating is to be explained. The assumptions and problems that arise while using carbon dating is to be explained. The reason for 238U decay to 206Pb to be useful in dating rocks is to be stated. The reason for inefficiency of carbon dating in dating rocks is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Carbon -12 atoms are high in abundance and they are quite stable. But carbon -14 is radioactive and unstable. They are formed at steady rate. Half life of carbon-14 is 5730 years.

To determine: The theory behind carbon-14 dating, assumptions and problems that arise while using it, reason for 238U decay to 206Pb to be useful in dating rocks and its inefficiency in dating rocks.

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