The de Broglie wavelengths for an electron and a photon are $\lambda_{e}$ and $\lambda_{p}$ respectively. For the same kinetic energy $K$ of the electron and the photon,which of the following presents the correct relation between the de Broglie wavelengths of the two?

  • A
    $\lambda_{p} \propto \lambda_{e}^{2}$
  • B
    $\lambda_{p} \propto \lambda_{e}$
  • C
    $\lambda_{p} \propto \sqrt{\lambda_{e}}$
  • D
    $\lambda_{p} \propto \lambda_{e}^{-1}$

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