$A$ heavenly body is receding from Earth such that the fractional change in wavelength $\lambda$ is $1$. What is its velocity?

  • A
    $C$
  • B
    $\frac{3C}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{C}{5}$
  • D
    $\frac{2C}{5}$

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