The carbon from the center of a giant sequoia tree gives 11.3 14 C counts per minute

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The carbon from the center of a giant sequoia tree gives 11.3 14C counts per minute per gram of carbon. Wood near the outside of the tree has a 14C count rate of 15.1 counts per minute per gram of carbon. How old is the tree?

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Chemistry For Engineering Students

ISBN: 9780357026991

4th Edition

Authors: Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

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