The minimum wavelength of the $X$-rays produced by electrons accelerated through a potential difference of $V$ volts is directly proportional to

  • A
    $\sqrt{V}$
  • B
    $V^2$
  • C
    $1/\sqrt{V}$
  • D
    $1/V$

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