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The count rate of carbon-14 (subtracting background radiation) from a fresh sample of the same substance you are testing so that one can compare the count rate of the old artifact. The half-life of Carbon-14 (5730 years) must also be known.

You must know the background radiation to find the actual radiation being emitted from the artifact, the half-life of Carbon-14 and the total number of carbon atoms in the artifact for comparing ratios. The mass of nonradioactive carbon atoms is also needed.

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To perform carbon dating, we need a sample that contains organic material that was once alive, such as wood, bone, or charcoal. The sample must be carefully collected and preserved to avoid contamination. We also need to know the approximate age of the sample to determine the appropriate method and laboratory to use for analysis.

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