An electron in an atom jumps in such a way that its kinetic energy changes from $x$ to $\frac{x}{4}$. The change in potential energy will be

  • A
    $+\frac{3}{2}x$
  • B
    $-\frac{3}{8}x$
  • C
    $+\frac{3}{4}x$
  • D
    $-\frac{3}{4}x$

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