An electron accelerated through a potential of 10,000V from rest has a de-Broglie wave length ′λ′. What should be the accelerating potential so that the wave length is doubled?
A
20,000V
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B
40,000V
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C
5,000V
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D
2,500V
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Solution
The correct option is D5,000V (10000)e=hcλ ∴hc2λ=(5000)e.