The wavelength of a photon emitted by a stationary helium atom is $0.1 \ \mathring{A}$. What is the recoil energy of the atom in $eV$?

  • A
    $2.04$
  • B
    $4.91$
  • C
    $1.67$
  • D
    $9.10$

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