$A$ nucleus ${ }_{Z} X^{A}$ emits an $\alpha$-particle with velocity $v$. The recoil speed of the daughter nucleus is

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

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