How old is carbon?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the age of carbon, which likely refers to the estimated age or age of specific carbon isotopes in geological or archaeological contexts.
Answer
60,000 years.
Carbon dating can accurately determine the age of organic materials up to approximately 60,000 years.
Answer for screen readers
Carbon dating can accurately determine the age of organic materials up to approximately 60,000 years.
More Information
Carbon-14 dating is extensively used in archaeology, geology, and other scientific disciplines to date organic materials.
Sources
- Carbon-14 dating, explained - UChicago News - news.uchicago.edu
- Radiocarbon Dating - How Stuff Works - science.howstuffworks.com
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