Why is it important to assume that the rate of radioactive decay has remained constant over time?

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Davidahines · Answer 1 · 2015-07-25T03:04:20+0000

Radioactivity kill cells, so let say you have your phone on but its in your pocket ok the radioactive from the phone is killing your cells.

EHB · Answer 2 · 2015-07-28T05:24:36+0000

It is essential to assume a constant rate of radioactive decay because it the rate of radioactive decay would have been changing continuously , then it would have been extremely difficult to find the age of a radioactive element or any component and structure that has radioactive element in it. It is fundamental assumption in radioactive dating

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