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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Anybody have any clue how to do this: This exercise uses the radioactive decay model. A wooden artifact from an ancient tomb contains 65% of the carbon-14 that is present in living trees. How long ago was the artifact made? (The half-life of carbon-14 is 5730 years. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.) ________yr

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

help me please

OpenStudy (anonymous):

use the formula of half life

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i know your earthquake one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but i cant find it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

already got that one for earthquake what is halflife formula

OpenStudy (anonymous):

use this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-life

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can u just please just help me find the anser its the last problem i have to do tonight

OpenStudy (anonymous):

don't be lazy solve it yourself :-D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hint. it is less than 5730 years

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