If the kinetic energy of a free electron doubles, its de-Broglie wavelength changes by the factor
- (A)
- (B)2
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
The de Broglie wavelength is , so . Doubling the kinetic energy therefore multiplies the wavelength by .
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