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The isotope used for dating archaeological findings is


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Carbon-14

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Helium

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Deuterium

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Oxygen-18

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Solution

The correct option is A

Carbon-14


Radiocarbon dating (also referred to as carbon dating or carbon-14 dating) is a method used for dating archaeological findings by using the properties of radiocarbon C-14, a radioactive isotope of carbon.


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