The wavelength of light coming from a di...

The wavelength of light coming from a distant galaxy is found to be `0.5%` more than that coming from a source on earth. Calculate the velocity of galaxy.

A

Stationary with respect to the earth

B

Approaching the earth with velocity of light

C

Receding from the earth with the velocity of light

D

Receding from the earth with a velocity equal to ` 1.5 xx 10 ^(6) m//s`

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