You can search for learning objects by these fields. You've reached this digital library for science, mathematics, engineering and technology education from a commercial search engine. In order to serve you better, please re-enter your search terms in the form below and select the 'Search' button. All Rights Reserved. This web-based software teaches the user concepts about radio carbon methodology.
Radiocarbon dating determines the age of organic matter such as dinosaur bones.
Radiocarbon dating was discovered in 1947 by a chemist, Willard Libby. To approximate how many years earlier an organism died one can apply the exponential decay formula. This formula is discussed later in this paper. Carbon 14 is an isotope. An isotope is an element with a different amount of neutrons than protons.