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which a U^(238) nucleus original at rest...

which a `U^(238)` nucleus original at rest , decay by emitting an alpha particle having a speed `u` , the recoil speed of the residual nucleus is

A

`-(4u)/( 234)`

B

` (4u)/( 234) `

C

`-(4u) /(238)`

D

` (4u )/( 238)`

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