The and ratio in a piece of wood is 1/16 part that of atmosphere

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Problem

The

{}^6\text{C}^{14}

and

{}^6\text{C}^{12}

ratio in a piece of wood is 1/16 part that of atmosphere. Calculate the age of wood.

t_{1/2}

\text{C}^{14}

is 5577 years.