$A$ $^{238}U$ nucleus decays by emitting an $\alpha$ particle of speed $v \ m/s$. The recoil velocity of the residual nucleus is (in $m/s$):

  • A
    $-4v/234$
  • B
    $v/4$
  • C
    $-4v/238$
  • D
    $4v/238$

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