The formula to calculate the decay energy (E) is:
\[ \text{E} = (\text{M1} - \text{M2}) \times c^2 \]
Where:
Decay energy is the amount of energy released during the decay of a particle or nucleus. It is calculated by multiplying the difference in mass before and after decay by the square of the speed of light. This energy is often released in the form of radiation.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula to calculate the decay energy (E):
\[ \text{E} = (\text{M1} - \text{M2}) \times c^2 = (1 - 0.999) \times (299792458)^2 \approx 8.99 \times 10^{13} \text{ Joules} \]
The decay energy (E) is approximately \(8.99 \times 10^{13}\) Joules.