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How the process of radioactive decay can provide more accurate measurements of age compared to relative age dating?
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∙ 9y ago
Because radioactive decay happens at a constant rate. Once you figure out the rate of decay, called the half life, you can date stuff.
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∙ 16y ago
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Does radioactive dating tell the relative age of rocks?
No. Radioactive dating is an absolute dating tool.
Amount of moisture in air compared to amount needed in saturation?
Relative humidity.
What is the approximate atomic mass of a neutron?
The relative mass of a neutron compared with a proton is one.
When do scientists use both radioactive dating and relative dating to find the age of a rock?
Skonka!
What can you infer about the age of rocks as compared to humans?
relative age
For what purpose do geologists use relative dating?
It remains a useful technique especially in materials lacking radioactive isotopes. Relative dating by biostratigraphy is the preferred method inpaleontology, and is in some respects more accurate
How can the relative and absolute ages of rock be determined?
By comparing the relative percentages of a radioactive (parent) isotope and a stable (daughter) isotope.
Does radioactive dating tell the relative age of rocks?
No. Radioactive dating is an absolute dating tool.
What is the definition for the word relative size?
Relative means" in relation to" or "compared to". Relative size describes how an object appears next to another object. Mt. Rushmore's relative size is huge compared to a mouse. But Rushmore's relative size is very small compared (relative) to the universe.
What measurements is recorded in percentages?
relative humidity
Which measurements are recorded in percentages?
Relative humidity is recorded in percentages.
Amount of moisture in air compared to amount needed in saturation?
Relative humidity.
What is relative in 'relative charge'?
Relative means that it is compared to something. For example, the relative charge of a proton is +1 and it is relative to that proton. The relative charge of an electron is -1 relative to protons. That means it is exactly the same, but opposite. The relative charge of an up quark is +2/3, and that means that the charge of that quark is 2/3 of the charge of the proton. It depends what it is compared to.
What is the relative concentration of elements on lunar surface compared to earth's surface?
The relative concentration of elements on lunar surface compared to earth's surface is known as regolith.
The age of a rock compared with the age of other rocks?
What you are referring to is the relative age.
How do the relative humidity measurements for inside and outside compare?
They compare because relative humidity measures the maximum amount of moisture in the air.
Is a nailgun a simple machine?
The answer to this question is relative. Compared to a knife- no. Compared to a jet airplane- yes.
