If you found a human skeleton that you believe is approximately 20,000 years old, which radioisotope would you use to date it? 235U 238U 14C 40K

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If you found a human skeleton that you believe is approximately 20,000 years old, which radioisotope would you use to date it?

235U

238U

14C

40K

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14C (carbon-14) can be used to date a 20,000 year old skeleton

Momer answered Aug 22, 2019

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