Radiometric dating

Geological time - for iPod/iPhone

English - July 07, 2009 23:25 - 5 minutes - 26.3 MB Video - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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The beta counter is a device used to measure radiation levels, and has also been used to determine the age of rocks and other minerals. This video illustrates how this is possible.