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An observer measures speed of light to be C when he is stationary with respect to the source. If the observer moves with velocity $v$ towards the source then the velocity of light observed will be :

A

c - v

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c + v

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C

\sqrt{1 - v^{2} / c^{2}}

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D

c

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Solution

The correct option is D $c$
Speed of light does not change with the frame of reference. Option 'D' is correct.

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