Keyah Math Module 12, Level 4
Mathematical Content: Exponential and logarithmic functions, algebraic operations, graphs
Finding the Age of the Earth: Level 4
Solution to Question 2.
First, solve the basic decay equation for P0,
Now let D(t) denote the number of daughter atoms at time t. The number of daughter atoms at time t is equal to the number of parent atoms present initially minus the number of parent atoms at time t, so
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