An alpha-particle of mass $m$ undergoes a $1$-dimensional elastic collision with a nucleus of unknown mass $M$ at rest. It is scattered directly backwards,losing $64\%$ of its initial kinetic energy. The mass of the nucleus is .......... $m$.

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3.5$
  • C
    $1.5$
  • D
    $4$

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