How Is Radioactive Dating Used to Determine the Age of an Object

question 57

Multiple Choice

How is radioactive dating used to determine the age of an object?

• A) The amounts of radioactive and decay material are compared to its half-life to determine age.
• B) The rate of radioactive decay is measured and compared to models.
• C) The amount of decay product weighted to determine age.
• D) The amount of heat generated by radioactive dating is measured to determine age.

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