How to Calculate and Solve for Age Determination | Radiometric Method

Last Updated on April 8, 2024

The image above represents age determination. To calculate age determination, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Decay Constant (λ) and Time (t).

The formula for calculating age determination:

A_D = e^λt – 1

Where:

A_D = Age Determination
l = Decay Constant
t = Time

Let’s solve an example;
Find the age determination when the decay constant is 6 and the time is 20.

This implies that;

l = Decay Constant = 6
t = Time = 20

A_D = e^λt – 1
A_D = e^(6)(20) – 1
That is, A_D = e¹²⁰ – 1
A_D = 1.304e+52 – 1
A_D = 1.304e+52

Therefore, the age determination is 1.304e+52.

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How to Calculate Age Determination with Radiometric Method Using Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the age determination.

To get the answer and workings of the age determination using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

You can get this app via any of these means:

Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus

To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe for NGN 2,000 per annum to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator

Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Android (Free) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Geology under Add-on.

Now, Click on Radiometric Method under Geology

Now, Click on Age Determination under Radiometric Method

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the age determination according to the respective parameters which are the Decay Constant (λ) and Time (t).

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Decay Constant (λ) is 6 and Time (t) is 20.

Finally, Click on Calculate

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the age determination and presents the formula, workings and steps too.