The wavelength of light observed on the earth,from a moving star is found to decrease by $0.05\%$. Relative to the earth,the star is:

  • A
    Moving away with a velocity of $1.5 \times 10^5 \ m/s$
  • B
    Coming closer with a velocity of $1.5 \times 10^5 \ m/s$
  • C
    Moving away with a velocity of $1.5 \times 10^4 \ m/s$
  • D
    Coming closer with a velocity of $1.5 \times 10^4 \ m/s$

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For sound waves,the Doppler formula for frequency shift differs slightly between the two situations:
$(i)$ source at rest; observer moving,and
$(ii)$ source moving; observer at rest.
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