An engine is moving towards a wall with a velocity $50\, ms^{-1}$ emits a note of $1.2\, kHz$. The speed of sound in air is $350\, ms^{-1}$. The frequency of the note after reflection from the wall as heard by the driver of the engine is ..... $kHz$

  • A

    $2.4$

  • B

    $0.24$

  • C

    $1.6$

  • D

    $1.2$

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