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Potassium–argon dating can determine the...

Potassium–argon dating can determine the age of the fossils

A

Of about 5,00,000 years old

B

2 billion years old

C

Of all ages

D

Of azoic era only

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Potassium argon dating is a radiometric dating method used for the measurement of age of fossil about 5,00,000 years old. It is based on the product of radioactive decay of potassium and argon.
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