2 Nov 2021
Problem 11
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Section 7.4: Exponential Growth and Decay
Chapter 7: Differential Equations
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2 Nov 2021
Given information
Given that the bombardment of the upper atmosphere by cosmic rays converts nitrogen to a radioactive isotope of carbon,
Provided that half-life bombarded isotope of carbon, is of about years.
Given that a discovery about a parchment fragment amounts to as much radioactivity as does plant material on the earth today.
Estimate the age of the parchment
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
Let’s estimate at time years
Given that at time years
Take the decay equation as follows
Find the decay constant as follows