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But that means you're expecting the C14 rates to be the same now as when the subject died. A reasonable assumption but as far as I understand C14 hasn't reache
by loewenskind 16y ago
But that means you're expecting the C14 rates to be the same now as when the subject died. A reasonable assumption but as far as I understand C14 hasn't reached any kind of equilibrium for some reason. Aren't there different amounts in the air than say, 50 years ago?
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- Confusion 16y agoCarbon dating always requires an estimate of the initial amount of C14 in the object whose age is being determined. That is an issue separate from the one being considered in this thread, but one whose error bar is probably more important. I cursorily touched upon that with: *x* is the initial amount of C14 we obtained via other means. These 'other means' are thoroughly explained in various places on the web, due to the amount of creationist attacks on carbon dating.