Why would a radioactive element need to have a known rate of decay in order for it to be useful as a dating tool?

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asked Jan 19, 2021 223k views

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Jaykumar Patel · Answer 1 · 2021-01-24T14:31:57+0000

Answer:

Because otherwise, it wouldn't accurately show the time.

Step-by-step explanation:

If it decayed irregularly, the thing being dated wouldn't have a clear refrence point.