$A$ particle moving with kinetic energy $E$ has de Broglie wavelength $\lambda$. If energy $\Delta E$ is added to its energy,the wavelength becomes $\frac{\lambda}{2}$. The value of $\Delta E$ is:

  • A
    $2E$
  • B
    $E$
  • C
    $3E$
  • D
    $4E$

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