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How Carbon-14 Dating Works

Nov 26, 2019 · 55m
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  • Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope found in all living things.
  • Its decay rate allows archaeologists to date organic materials.
  • Understand the science behind radiocarbon dating.

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