About how many half-lives will occur in 50,000 years? Roughly what fraction will be left? How does
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The amount of carbon-14 (14c) left t years after the death of an organism is given by
Q(t) = Q0e-0.000122t
where Q0 is the amount left at the time of death. Suppose Q0 = 6.0 x 1010 14c atoms.
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Modeling the Dynamics of Life Calculus and Probability for Life Scientists
ISBN: 978-0840064189
3rd edition
Authors: Frederick R. Adler
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