Question : How can you find the age of fossiles ? – InterviewSolution

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1.	Question : How can you find the age of fossiles ?
Answer» SOLUTION :The AGE of fossils is determined by radiactive elements PRESENT in it. The elements may be carbon, uranium, lead or potassium Carbon CONSUMPTION of animals and plants stops after death, and the decaying process of`C^(14)`occurs continuouslt. The time passed since death of a plant or animal can be calculated by measuring the amount of `C^(14)` present in their body.

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