I need to understand the following question
14/6 C has a half-life of 5600years. an analysis of charcoal from a wood fire shows that its 14c content is 25 per cent higher that of living wood
How many years have passed.
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Will you please check your post. I'm have a problem with the "higher" part. I was under the impression that C 14 content DECREASED with time, not increased.
Sorry my mistake. 14/6c has a half life of 5600 years. An analysis of charcoal from a coal fire show 14c content is 25 per cent of living wood.
How many years have passed since the wood for the fire was was cut
How many years have passed since the wood for the fire was was cut
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