An electron accelerated through a potential of $10000 \ V$ from rest has a de-Broglie wavelength $\lambda$. What should be the accelerating potential, so that the wavelength is doubled (in $V$)?

  • A
    $20000$
  • B
    $40000$
  • C
    $5000$
  • D
    $2500$

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