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If a fossil contains 50% of the amount of carbon that a living animal contains, how many half lives have passed while it decayed? How old is the fossil? (half lives x 5730)
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If a fossil contains 50% of the amount of carbon that a living animal contains, how many half lives have passed while it decayed? How old is the fossil? (half lives x 5730)

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Carbon 14 has a half life of 5730 years? I think this is right hope it helps!

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