The de-Broglie wavelength of a particle of kinetic energy $K$ is $\lambda$. What will be the wavelength of the particle if its kinetic energy becomes $\frac{K}{4}$?

  • A
    $2 \lambda$
  • B
    $\frac{\lambda}{2}$
  • C
    $4 \lambda$
  • D
    $\lambda$

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