Given that carbon-14 `(C_(14))` decays at a constant rate in such a way that it is reduced to 25% in 1244 years. Find the age of a tree in which the carbon is only 6.25% of the original.A. 3122 yearsB. 3210 yearsC. 3124 yearsD. 3214 years

Given that carbon-14 `(C_(14))` decays at a constant rate in such a wa

1.	Given that carbon-14 `(C_(14))` decays at a constant rate in such a way that it is reduced to 25% in 1244 years. Find the age of a tree in which the carbon is only 6.25% of the original.A. 3122 yearsB. 3210 yearsC. 3124 yearsD. 3214 years
Answer» Correct Answer - C (i) Use formula for depreciation. (ii) In first 1562 years, it reduces to 20%. (iii) In next 1562 years, it reduces to 20% of 20%, i.e., 4%.

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