The de Broglie wavelength of a charged particle accelerated through a potential difference $V$ is $\lambda$. If the potential difference is increased by $21 \%$,the de Broglie wavelength of the charged particle is

  • A
    $\frac{5 \lambda}{9}$
  • B
    $\frac{7 \lambda}{9}$
  • C
    $\frac{9 \lambda}{11}$
  • D
    $\frac{10 \lambda}{11}$

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