If the momentum of an electron is changed by $\Delta p,$ then the de-Broglie wavelength associated with it changes by $0.50\%.$ The initial momentum of the electron will be:

  • A
    $\frac{\Delta p}{200}$
  • B
    $\frac{\Delta p}{199}$
  • C
    $199 \Delta p$
  • D
    None of these

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