A source producing sound of frequency $170 Hz$ is approaching a stationary observer with a velocity $17 \,ms^{-1}$. The apparent change in the wavelength of sound heard by the observer is (speed of sound in air $= 340 \,ms^{-1}$)  ..... $m$
  • A$0.1$
  • B$0.2$
  • C$0.4$
  • D$0.5$
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