Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Fig. 11.1 shows every particle present in an atom that is a radioactive isotope of carbon.
(a)[4]

Using the information in Fig. 11.1, fill in the empty boxes to finish Table 11.1.

(b)[3]

Calculate the age of the wood in the item.

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