$A$ rocket is moving towards the moon with a speed $v$. The astronaut in the rocket sends signals of frequency $f$ towards the moon and receives them back after reflection from the moon. What will be the frequency of the signal received by the astronaut? (Assume $v << c$)

  • A
    $\frac{c}{c - v}f$
  • B
    $\frac{c}{c - 2v}f$
  • C
    $\frac{2v}{c}f$
  • D
    $\frac{2c}{v}f$

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