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The radioactive element Carbon-14 has a half-life of approximately 5730 years. A fossil is measure to have lost 20% of its Carbon-14. Determine the of the fossil to the nearest year. age

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The radioactive element Carbon-14 has a half-life of approximately 5730
years. A fossil is measure to have lost 20% of its Carbon-14. Determine the
of the fossil to the nearest year.
age

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