$A$ nucleus of mass $M + \Delta m$ is at rest and decays into two daughter nuclei of equal mass $\frac{M}{2}$ each. The speed of light is $c$. The speed of the daughter nuclei is:

  • A
    $c \sqrt{\frac{\Delta m}{M + \Delta m}}$
  • B
    $c \frac{\Delta m}{M + \Delta m}$
  • C
    $c \sqrt{\frac{2 \Delta m}{M}}$
  • D
    $c \sqrt{\frac{\Delta m}{M}}$

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