$A$ proton and an $\alpha$-particle are accelerated from rest to the same kinetic energy. The ratio of their de Broglie wavelengths $\lambda_{p} : \lambda_{\alpha}$ is:

  • A
    $2:1$
  • B
    $1:1$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2}: 1$
  • D
    $4:1$

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