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The radioactively due to `C^(14)` isotope (half-life 6000 years) of a sample of wood from an ancient tomb was found to be nearly half that of fresh wood, the tomb is therefore aboutA. 3000 years oldB. 6000 years oldC. 9000 years oldD. 1200 years old |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B `N = N_(0) xx ((1)/(2))^(n)` `(1)/(2) = 1 xx ((1)/(2))^(n) , n = 1` `t = n xxt_(1//2) = 1 xx 6000 = 6000` yrs |
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