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How is the carbon 14 test used as a dating tool?

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Carbon 14 is used by a dating tool by:

Scientists called archaeologist study artifacts, or items made by ancient people, to learn how they lived. A radioactive element contained in all living things is known as carbon 14. Measuring the amount of this element in an item helps determine how old it is...

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