If such an isotope existed, which one would be best to use for establishing the age of an archeological site that is about 50,000 years old?

A. one with a half-life of 2,000 years
B. one with a half-life of 200,000 years
C. one with a half-life of 20,000 years
D. one with a half-life of 2 million years


Answer: C

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