$A$ stationary hydrogen atom undergoes a transition from $n=5$ to $n=4$. The recoil speed of the atom is (where $R=$ Rydberg constant,$h=$ Planck's constant,and $m=$ mass of the hydrogen atom).

  • A
    $\frac{R h}{m}$
  • B
    $\frac{9 m}{400 R h}$
  • C
    $\frac{9 R h}{400 m}$
  • D
    $\frac{7 R h}{400}$

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