A source of sound is travelling towards a stationary observer. The frequency of sound heard by the observer is of three times the original frequency. The velocity of sound is $v\, m/sec.$ The speed of source will be
  • A$\frac{2}{3}v$
  • B$v$
  • C$\frac{3}{2}v$
  • D$3v$
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