Answer:3.87*10^-4
Explanation:
To determine the mass reduction, delta mass Xe, of the xenon nucleus due to its decay, we first use the provided wavelength of the gamma radiation to calculate its frequency via c = freq*wavelength.
From C=f*lambda we set up: 3*10^8=f*3.44*10^-12.
Solving gives frequency F=0.87*10^20 Hz.
Next, we calculate the emitted energy using the equation E=hf, which translates to E=f*Planck's constant.
Thus, E=0.87*10^20*6.62*10^-34, resulting in E=575.94*10^(-16).
This energy is then converted from joules to MeV.
Utilizing the formula E=mc^2, with c^2 = 931.5 MeV/u, enables us to find the reduction in mass, yielding
3.87*10^-4 u.