When the source of sound moves towards a stationary observer,the wavelength of sound received by him

  • A
    decreases while frequency increases.
  • B
    remains the same whereas frequency increases.
  • C
    increases and frequency also increases.
  • D
    decreases while frequency remains the same.

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