1)

If the kinetic energy of a free electron doubles, it's de-Broglie wavelength changes by the factor


A) 2

B) $\frac{1}{2}$

C) $\sqrt{2}$

D) $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

Answer:

Option D

Explanation:

de-Broglie wavelength,

$\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{2.m.(K.E)}}$

$\lambda \propto \frac{1}{\sqrt{K.E}}$

If K.E is doubled, then de-Broglie  wavelength becomes $\frac{\lambda}{\sqrt{2}}$