What Happens to the De Broglie Wavelength of an Electron

question 25

Multiple Choice

What happens to the de Broglie wavelength of an electron if its momentum is reduced to one-half of its initial value?

• A)The wavelength decreases by a factor of 4.
• B)The wavelength increases by a factor of 4.
• C)The wavelength increases by a factor of 3.
• D)The wavelength increases by a factor of 2.
• E)The wavelength decreases by a factor of 2.