How is radioactive dating used to determine the age of an object?
A) The amounts of radioactive and decay material are compared to its half-life to determine age.
B) The rate of radioactive decay is measured and compared to models.
C) The amount of decay product weighted to determine age.
D) The amount of heat generated by radioactive dating is measured to determine age.
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