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Consider two particles of different masses. In which of the following situations the heavier of the two particles will have smaller de Broglie wavelength?

A

Both have a free fall through the same height.

B

Both move with the same kinetic energy.

C

Both move with the same linear momentum.

D

Both move with the same speed.

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