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If light from a galaxy observed on the e...

If light from a galaxy observed on the earth's surface has a red shift, then

A

Galaxy is stationary w.r.t the earth

B

Galaxy is approaching the earth

C

Galaxy is receding from the earth

D

Temperature of galaxy is increasing

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C
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