The wavelength of light from a star is $0.4\%$ more than the corresponding wavelength on the Earth. The velocity of the star with respect to the Earth is:

  • A
    $1.2 \times 10^6 \, km/s$
  • B
    $1.2 \times 10^3 \, km/s$
  • C
    $1.2 \times 10^4 \, km/s$
  • D
    $1.2 \times 10^5 \, km/s$

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