Pearson eText The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText The Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Explain all answers clearly, with complete sentences and proper essay structure, if needed. An asterisk (*) designates a quantitative problem, for which you should show all your work.

Understanding Radiometric Dating. Imagine you had the good fortune to find a rocky meteorite in your backyard. How would you expect its ratio of potassium-40 to argon-40 to be different from that of other rocks in your yard? Explain your answer in a few sentences.

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