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How do radioactive materials help in finding the age of the rock

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Answered by Anonymous
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Explanation:

Absolute dating methods determine how much time has passed since rocks formed by measuring the radioactive decay of isotopes or the effects of radiation on the crystal structure of minerals. Paleomagnetism measures the ancient orientation of the Earth's magnetic field to help determine the age of rocks.

Answered by GalaxyLover
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radioactive materials help in finding the age of the rock by the help of a radioactive material known as Carbon-14.

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