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The observed wavelength of light coming form a distant galaxy is found to be increased by 0.5% as compared with that coming form a terrestrial source. The galaxy is

A

stationary with repsect to the earth

B

approacthing the eath with velocity of light

C

recending form the earth with the velocity of light

D

receding form the earth with a velocity equal to `1.5 xx 10^6 ` m/s.

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