MCQ
If the potential difference used to accelerate electrons is doubled, by what factor does the de-Broglie wavelength associated with the electrons change?
  • A
    Wavelength is increased to `1/sqrt2` times
  • B
    Wavelength is increased to `1/2` times
  • C
    Wavelength is decreased to `1/3` times
  • Wavelength is decreased to `1/sqrt2` times

Answer

Correct option: D.
Wavelength is decreased to `1/sqrt2` times
D

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