The two particles $A$ and $B$ have de Broglie wavelengths $1 \ nm$ and $5 \ nm$ respectively. If the mass of $A$ is four times the mass of $B$,the ratio of kinetic energies of $A$ and $B$ would be

  • A
    $5 : 1$
  • B
    $25 : 4$
  • C
    $20 : 1$
  • D
    $5 : 4$

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