A train is moving towards a stationary observer (at $t = 0$) with constant velocity of $20\ m/s$ and after sometime it crosses the observer. Which of the following curve best represents the frequency received by observer $f$ as a function of time ?

  • A
    820-a493
  • B
    820-b493
  • C
    820-c493
  • D
    820-d493

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