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If velocity of a galaxy relative to earth is `1.2 xx 10^(6)ms^(-2)` then percentage increase in wavelength of light from galaxy as compared to the similar source on earth will be :

A

`0.3 %`

B

`0.4 %`

C

`0.5 %`

D

`0.6 %`

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