A radioactive nucleus at rest having mass number A, emits an alpha-particle with speed v. The recoil speed of the daughter nucleus is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
As per the law of conservation of momentum,
0 = 4v - (A - 4) v r
Recoil speed 
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