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The age of most ancient geological formations is estimated by
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Anjani Kumar said:
5 years ago
C -14 dating method is used in estimate the age of most ancient geological formation.
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B.Singh said:
3 years ago
Uranium - Lead method:
Knowledge of the rate of decay of certain radioactive isotopes helps to determine the age of various rock deposits Geological rocks have Uranium 256 which decays to uranium 238 and lead 206 ultimately.
Knowledge of the rate of decay of certain radioactive isotopes helps to determine the age of various rock deposits Geological rocks have Uranium 256 which decays to uranium 238 and lead 206 ultimately.
Debashsisd said:
3 years ago
C-14 used for- plants, trees.
Uranium-Lead used for- ancient geological formation (like limestone, sandstone).
Uranium-Lead used for- ancient geological formation (like limestone, sandstone).
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RUDAL PRASAD YADAV said:
3 years ago
C -14 dating method is used in estimate the age of most ancient geological formation.
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