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How accurate is half-life dating for determining the age of a sample?

Shared by Deidra: By half-life dating, I mean the use of Carbon-14, Uranium-235, Uranium-238, Potassium-40, and other such isotopes and their half-lifes in dating.


Can carbon dating tell the difference between an object from on century and one from a century earlier?

Shared by Cecile: Say you have a pyramid built in 1500 BC, will carbon dating be able to tell if another pyramid was built in 1600 BC?


What can cause carbon dating to be inaccurate?

Shared by Ailene: Alright, I know there’s controversy about whether or not it’s accurate anyways, BUT assuming that it is accurate, what are some things that can mess with the results of a carbon dating test?


What website is a good one for kids to visit to get help on there homework?

Shared by Maryetta: My kids need help on there homework. They want to go online and ask teachers or people who are smart and can help them. I just need to find what website is the best website for them to go on.