If a Tree Dies and the Trunk Remains Undisturbed for 13,750

question 52

Multiple Choice

If a tree dies and the trunk remains undisturbed for 13,750 years, what percentage of the original ¹⁴C is still present? (The half-life of ¹⁴C is 5730 years.)

• A) 2.20%
• B) 19.0%
• C) 45.0%
• D) 5.20%

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