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The proper rays for radio carbon dating ...

The proper rays for radio carbon dating are

A

UV-rays

B

IR-rays

C

Cosmic rays

D

X-rays

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The correct Answer is:
C
The radioactive isotope `""_(6)C^(14)`is produced in the atmosphere by the action of cosmic ray neutrons on `""_(7)N^(14)`
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