How do we compute the age of a rock?

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Carbon dating:

Carbon dating method uses the radioactive minerals found in the rocks. Carbon 14 decays at a constant and measurable rate. By measuring the ratio between the parent isotope and the daughter isotope, the age of the specimen can be determined.

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