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← ScienceWhich consequence results when radiocarbon dating is applied beyond constraint?
A)Underestimation of the true age✓
B)Overestimation of the initial concentration
C)Inaccurate isotope fractionation analysis
D)Precise dating of geological formations
💡 Explanation
Beyond 50,000 years, minimal C-14 remains therefore, the accuracy of dating decreases because beta decay leaves nearly undetectable C-14 levels in older samples, which leads to age underestimation rather than accurate determination.
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