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  1. What are the 3 types of radioactivity used for dating fossils?

What are the 3 types of radioactivity used for dating fossils?

Dating Using Radioactive DecayThe best-known techniques for radioactive dating are radiocarbon dating, potassium-argon dating and uranium-lead dating.After one half-life has elapsed, one half of the atoms of the nuclide in question will have decayed into a “daughter” nuclide.More items

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