scientists can prove an absolute age of some rocks by using the time the isotopes take to break down what is this called

rate of decay
superposition
horizontality

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The method you are referring to is called rate of decay. This is a principle used in radiometric dating, where scientists measure the time it takes for isotopes to decay into their daughter elements to determine the absolute age of rocks.

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