If the half-life is n years, then solve for n:
(1/2)^n = .54
A mummy discovered in Egypt has lost 46% of its carbon-14. Determine its age.
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Oops. Make that
(1/2)^(t/n) = .54
and solve for t
looks like it should be just under 1 half-life
(1/2)^(t/n) = .54
and solve for t
looks like it should be just under 1 half-life
Sorry, the equation that is given in the book is y=y_0e^-.0001216t
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