Thermoluminescence dating is particularly useful for dating:

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Question

Thermoluminescence dating is particularly useful for dating:

C
Pottery and fired clay objects
B
Living trees
C
Ancient manuscripts
D
Modern buildings

Explanation

Short Explanation
Thermoluminescence is commonly used for pottery and fired clay.
Detailed Explanation

Thermoluminescence dating measures the accumulated radiation in heated objects and is commonly used to date pottery, ceramics, and burnt clay.

Source: Standard Scientific Dating Methods

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