Q183 / 200 · NEET 2005 · Zoology

Which of the following is the relatively most accurate method for dating of fossils?

  • A
    radio-carbon method
  • B
    potassium-argon method
  • Correct answer
    C
    electron-spin resonance method
  • D
    uranium-lead method.

Solution

Electron spin resonance method is relatively most accurate method for dating fossils. Electron spin resonance dating is a technique that can directly detect unpaired or odd electrons in atomic or molecular systems. In this technique, a static magnetic field and microwaves are used to observe the behavior of the unpaired electrons in the material being studied. The study of the behavior of the electrons in a sample gives information about the condition of the sample.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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