The difference between lightwaves approaching and lightwaves receding is

A) when approaching, lightwaves have higher frequency; when receding their frequency is lower.
B) when approaching, lightwaves have lower frequency; when receding their frequency is higher.
C) the frequency of approaching lightwaves remain constant, while receding lightwaves are invisible.
D) There is no difference


Answer: A

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