$A$ man sitting in a moving train hears the whistle of the engine. The frequency of the whistle is $600 \ Hz$.

  • A
    The apparent frequency as heard by him is smaller than $600 \ Hz$.
  • B
    The apparent frequency is larger than $600 \ Hz$.
  • C
    The frequency as heard by him is $600 \ Hz$.
  • D
    None of the above.

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