If an object is 28,650 yrs old,how many C-14
Half-lives have occurred as compared to a living organism?

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If an object is 28,650 yrs old,how many C-14 
Half-lives have occurred as compared to a living organism?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The half-life of C-14 is approximately 5,700 years. To determine the number of half-lives that have occurred, divide the age of the object by the half-life:
28,650 years / 5,700 years per half-life = 5 half-lives. Therefore, the best choice is B) 5 half-lives.

If an Object Is 28,650 Yrs Old,how Many C-14