If the kinetic energy of a free electron doubles,its de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$ changes by a factor of:

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2}$

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