Carbon-14 decays at a rate proportional to the amount present. Which of the following is the differential equation for the amount, C, of carbon-14 present at time t?
A) , with k positive
B) , with k negative
C) , with k positive
D) , with k negative

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Carbon-14 decays at a rate proportional to the amount present. Which of the following is the differential equation for the amount, C, of carbon-14 present at time t?
A) , with k positive 
B) , with k negative 
C) , with k positive 
D) , with k negative

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The Answer of Carbon-14 decays at a rate proportional to the amount present. Which of the following is the differential equation for the amount, C, of carbon-14 present at time t?
A) , with k positive 
B) , with k negative 
C) , with k positive 
D) , with k negative

Carbon-14 Decays at a Rate Proportional to the Amount Present