$A$ nucleus with mass number $184$ initially at rest emits an $\alpha$-particle. If the $Q$ value of the reaction is $5.5\, \text{MeV}$,calculate the kinetic energy of the $\alpha$-particle in $\text{MeV}$.

  • A
    $5.0$
  • B
    $5.5$
  • C
    $0.12$
  • D
    $5.38$

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