The activity of living wood is

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Problem

16\,\text{disintegrations min}^{-1}\,\text{g}^{-1}

. An archaeological wooden sample shows an activity of

4\,\text{disintegrations min}^{-1}\,\text{g}^{-1}

. Taking the half-life of

^{14}\text{C}

5730\,\text{years}

, estimate the age of the sample. (a)

7.9\times10^{3}\,\text{years}

(b)

4.3\times10^{3}\,\text{years}

(c)

1.146\times10^{4}\,\text{years}

(d)

2.29\times10^{4}\,\text{years}