$A$ neutron with velocity $v$ and kinetic energy $E$ collides head-on with a stationary nucleus of mass number $A$. What is the fraction of kinetic energy lost by the neutron?

  • A
    $(\frac{A-1}{A+1})^2$
  • B
    $(\frac{A+1}{A-1})^2$
  • C
    $(\frac{A-1}{A})^2$
  • D
    $(\frac{A+1}{A})^2$

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