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Write an expression for the wavelength acquired by an electron accelerated by a potential of V volts.

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`lamda=(h)/(sqrt(2meV))`
['m' and 'e' represent mass and charge of an electron]
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  • The approximate wavelength of matter wave associated with an electron, that is accelerated by applying 100V of potential difference in a discharge tube, will be-

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