$A$ free nucleus of mass $24 \, amu$ emits a gamma photon (when initially at rest). The energy of the photon is $7 \, MeV$. The recoil energy of the nucleus in $keV$ is:

  • A
    $2.2$
  • B
    $1.1$
  • C
    $3.1$
  • D
    $22$

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