$A$ nucleus of mass $M$ emits a $\gamma$-ray photon of frequency $\nu$. The loss of internal energy by the nucleus is:

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $h\nu \left[1 + \frac{h\nu}{2Mc^2}\right]$
  • C
    $h\nu$
  • D
    $h\nu \left[1 - \frac{h\nu}{2Mc^2}\right]$

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