what is the explanation why Carbon-dating works?
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Carbon-14. Carbon-14 is the result of cosmic rays mixed with atmospheric Nitrogen and is used to date fossils that are 50,000 years old or less.
Uranium-Thorium used to date fossils that are 75,000 years old or less.
Uranium-Lead used to date fossils that are older than 75,000 years up to 4.5 billion years.
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