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An observer is standing on a railway platfonn. He hears the whistle of a railway engine moving towards him and then passing. He feels that

A

the frequency appears to increase and then decrease

B

the frequency appears to decrease continuously.

C

the frequency appears to increase continuously.

D

the pitch does not change.

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