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According to de Broglie, The relation between the wavelength of the wave associated with the moving electron and momentum of the electron is $λ = \frac{h}{m v}$ .

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The correct option is A True
De-Broglie gave relationship between wavelength and momentum of a body. The relationship is
$λ = \frac{h}{m v} = \frac{h}{p}$
Hence given statement is true.

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