At death, a nobleman in ancient Egypt was mummified and his body contained 1.410_3 g of

Chapter 24, Problem 24.137

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At death, a nobleman in ancient Egypt was mummified and his body contained 1.410_3 g of 40K (t1/2 _ 1.25109 yr), 1.210_8 g of 14C (t1/2 _ 5730 yr), and 4.810_14 g of 3H (t1/2 _ 12.26 yr). Which nuclide would give the most accurate estimate of the mummys age? Explain.

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