Radioactive decay of 40K atoms in an igneous
rock has resulted in a ratio of 25 percent 40K
atoms to 75 percent 40Ar and 40Ca atoms.
How many years old is this rock?
(1) 0.3 10^9 y (3) 2.6 10^9 y
(2) 1.3 10^9 y (4) 3.9 10^9 y
rock has resulted in a ratio of 25 percent 40K
atoms to 75 percent 40Ar and 40Ca atoms.
How many years old is this rock?
(1) 0.3 10^9 y (3) 2.6 10^9 y
(2) 1.3 10^9 y (4) 3.9 10^9 y