$A$ nucleus with mass number $220$ initially at rest emits an $\alpha -$ particle. If the $Q$ value of the reaction is $7.8 \, MeV$ and subsequently after the emission of the $\alpha -$ particle,a photon of energy $1.2 \, MeV$ is also emitted. The kinetic energy of the $\alpha -$ particle is ? .......... $MeV$

  • A
    $6.48$
  • B
    $7.6$
  • C
    $0.14$
  • D
    $0.12$

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