$A$ star is moving away from the Earth. An observer on the Earth will see the wavelength of light coming from the star as:

  • A
    Decreased
  • B
    Increased
  • C
    Neither decreased nor increased
  • D
    Decreased or increased depending upon the velocity of the star

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