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Chapter 7, Problem 49E(choose chapter or problem)
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Problem 49E
Lascaux Cave paintings Prehistoric cave paintings of animals were found in the Lascaux Cave in France in 1940. Scientific analysis revealed that only 15% of the original carbon-14 in the paintings remained. What is an estimate of the age of the paintings?
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QUESTION:
Problem 49E
Lascaux Cave paintings Prehistoric cave paintings of animals were found in the Lascaux Cave in France in 1940. Scientific analysis revealed that only 15% of the original carbon-14 in the paintings remained. What is an estimate of the age of the paintings?
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SOLUTION:
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In this question we have to determine the age of the paintings using Carbon dating method.