$A$ nucleus of $_{84}^{210}Po$ originally at rest emits an $\alpha$ particle with speed $v$. What will be the recoil speed of the daughter nucleus?

  • A
    $\frac{4v}{206}$
  • B
    $\frac{4v}{214}$
  • C
    $\frac{v}{206}$
  • D
    $\frac{v}{214}$

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