$A$ rocket is moving away from the Earth at a speed of $0.2c$,where $c$ is the speed of light. It emits a signal of frequency $4 \times 10^7 \text{ Hz}$. What will be the frequency observed by an observer on the Earth?

  • A
    $4 \times 10^6 \text{ Hz}$
  • B
    $3.2 \times 10^7 \text{ Hz}$
  • C
    $3 \times 10^6 \text{ Hz}$
  • D
    $5 \times 10^7 \text{ Hz}$

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