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In Science / Senior High School | 2024-09-06

why do you have to use uranium -238 to measure the half life of a rock?​

Asked by maureenjoylumot

Answer (1)

Answer:You don't use uranium-238 to measure the half-life of a rock. Uranium-238 is used for radiometric dating, which determines the rock's age by measuring the ratio of uranium-238 to its decay product, lead-206. Its long half-life makes it suitable for dating very old rocks.

Answered by jienne | 2024-09-06