Using the differential equation model: (dN/dt) = - kN. (k>0) where N(t) = amount of 14C at time t, approximately how old is a fossil with 17 g of 14C if it initially possessed 45 g of 14C? (Note: assume half life of 14C to be 5700 years) Choose All Correct Answers Below

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Using the differential equation model:
(dN/dt) = -kN. (k>0) where N(t) = amount of 14C at time t,
approximately how old is a fossil with 17 g of 14C if it initially possessed 45 g of ¹4c?
(Note: assume half life of 14C to be 5700 years)
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(A) 7650 years
B) 8005 years
C) 5792 years
D
9430 years
1012 years
9622 years
Transcribed Image Text:Using the differential equation model: (dN/dt) = -kN. (k>0) where N(t) = amount of 14C at time t, approximately how old is a fossil with 17 g of 14C if it initially possessed 45 g of ¹4c? (Note: assume half life of 14C to be 5700 years) Choose All Correct Answers Below (A) 7650 years B) 8005 years C) 5792 years D 9430 years 1012 years 9622 years
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