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Equal masses of two samples of charcoal `A and B` are burnt separately and the resulting carbon dioxide are collected in two vessels. The radioactivity of `^14 C` is measured for both the gas samples. The gas from the charcoal A gives `2100 counts` per week and the gas from the charcoal A gives 2100 counts per week and the gas from the charcoal `B` gives `1400` counts per week. Find the age difference between the two samples. Half-life of `^14 C = 5730 y`.

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To find the age difference between the two charcoal samples A and B based on their radioactivity measurements, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between activity and time The activity of a radioactive sample decreases over time according to the equation: \[ A = A_0 e^{-\lambda t} \] where: - \( A \) is the activity at time \( t \), - \( A_0 \) is the initial activity, ...
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