Radiocarbon (Carbon-14) dating is primarily used to determine the age of:

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Question

Radiocarbon (Carbon-14) dating is primarily used to determine the age of:

C
Organic remains such as wood and bones
B
Granite rocks
C
Metal coins only
D
Volcanic lava only

Explanation

Short Explanation
Carbon-14 dating is used for organic remains.
Detailed Explanation

Radiocarbon dating measures the decay of Carbon-14 in once-living materials such as wood, charcoal, bones, and plant remains.

Source: Standard Carbon Dating

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