When a train approaches a stationary observer,the apparent frequency of the whistle is $n'$ and when the same train recedes away from the observer,the apparent frequency is $n''$. Then,the apparent frequency $n$ when the observer moves with the train is

  • A
    $n = \frac{n' + n''}{2}$
  • B
    $n = \sqrt{n' n''}$
  • C
    $n = \frac{2n' n''}{n' + n''}$
  • D
    $n = \frac{2n' n''}{n' - n''}$

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