R Roxy210 New member Feb 13, 2011 #1 How do I solve: The ratio of C-14 to N-14 in a piece of petrified wood is 1/8 of the ratio measured in a fresh sample of wood. How old is the artifact? How long will it take for 7/8 of the C-14 to decay to N-14?
How do I solve: The ratio of C-14 to N-14 in a piece of petrified wood is 1/8 of the ratio measured in a fresh sample of wood. How old is the artifact? How long will it take for 7/8 of the C-14 to decay to N-14?