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 velocity of light
D
receding from the earth with a velocty equal to `1.5xx10^(6)` m/s
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