Which of the following is used in dating archaeological findings,or in a method of absolute dating of fossils,a radioactive element is used. It is:

  • A
    $_{92}U^{235}$
  • B
    $_{6}C^{14}$
  • C
    $_{6}C^{12}$
  • D
    $_{20}Ca^{40}$

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