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A sample of rock from moon contains equal number of atoms of uranium and lead (`t_(1//2)" for "U=4.5xx10^(9)` years). The age of the rock would be :

A

`4.5xx10^(9)` years

B

`9.0xx10^(9)` years

C

`13.5xx10^(9)` years

D

`2.25xx10^(9)` years

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