The de-Broglie wavelength of an electron is the same as that of a photon. If the velocity of the electron is $25 \%$ of the velocity of light,then the ratio of the $K.E.$ of the electron to the $K.E.$ of the photon will be:

  • A
    $1/1$
  • B
    $1/8$
  • C
    $8/1$
  • D
    $1/4$

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