How Old Is a Bottle of Wine If the Tritium

question 14

Multiple Choice

How old is a bottle of wine if the tritium (³H) content is 25% that of a new wine? The half-life of tritium is 12.5 years.

• A) 0.25 yr
• B) 3.1 yr
• C) 25 yr
• D) 38 yr
• E) 50. yr

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