How Are Radioactive Materials Used to Determine the Age of an Object

question 55

Multiple Choice

How are radioactive materials used to determine the age of an object?

• A)Both the amounts of radioactive and decay material are measured. Using these with the radioactive material's half-life, the age can be estimated.
• B)The amount of radioactive material is measured. Using this with the radioactive material's half-life, the age can be estimated.
• C)The amount of decay material is measured. Using this with the radioactive material's half-life, the age can be estimated.
• D)The amount of heat generated by radioactive dating is measured to determine age.

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