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3. Carbon dating is a useful scientific technique for analysing remains and artifacts. (a) A wood sample gives off around 6% of the expected radiation from Carbon-14. Approximately how long ago did the tree die?[2 marks] (b) You have found a dinosaur bone in your backyard. Why will carbon dating not be[1 mark]useful in analysing this bone?

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