If an Object Is 17,190 Yrs Old,how Many C-14

question 22

Multiple Choice

If an object is 17,190 yrs old,how many C-14 half-lives have occurred as compared to a living organism?

• A)6 half-lives
• B)5 half-lives
• C)4 half-lives
• D)3 half-lives
• E)More information is needed.

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Definitions:

Simple Events

Events in probability that consist of a single outcome and cannot be broken down into simpler components.

Individual Outcome

The result or final state of a single observation or experiment, which can vary between instances in a study or trial.

Constitute

To compose or form something, often used in a legal or formal context to indicate the components that make up a whole.

Probabilities

Measures the likelihood of an event occurring, ranging from 0 to 1.