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← ScienceWhich outcome results when a Carbon-14 dating sample nears detection limit?
A)Isotopic fractionation errors increase quickly
B)Detector background noise dominates signal
C)Statistical fluctuations become significant✓
D)Contamination effects skew age unduly
💡 Explanation
Statistical fluctuations become significant near detection limits because radioactive decay occurs randomly; therefore, precision decreases, rather than consistent errors; detector limitations or contamination are different issues.
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