$A$ radioactive nucleus of mass number $A$,initially at rest,emits an $\alpha$-particle with a speed $v$. The recoil speed of the daughter nucleus will be

  • A
    $\frac{2 v}{A-4}$
  • B
    $\frac{2 v}{A+4}$
  • C
    $\frac{4 v}{A-4}$
  • D
    $\frac{4 v}{A+4}$

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