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jimmy42
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How can I find the decay rate of carbon? I have found the decay constant and I know the half life and the number of atoms. I think I have the data and I have the answer but I think I am using the wrong equation as my answer does not fit the books.
The decay constant I got as -1.209x10^-4
N = 6.5234X10^10
half life = 5730 years.
I tried this:
R = ln(2) N/half life
That did not work.
The decay constant I got as -1.209x10^-4
N = 6.5234X10^10
half life = 5730 years.
I tried this:
R = ln(2) N/half life
That did not work.