The de Broglie wavelengths of two fast moving particles $X$ and $Y$ are $1 \ nm$ and $3 \ nm$ respectively. The mass of $X$ is nine times the mass of $Y$. The ratio of kinetic energies of $X$ and $Y$ is:

  • A
    $1: 3$
  • B
    $1: 1$
  • C
    $9: 1$
  • D
    $1: 9$

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