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An observer is approaching with velocity $v$ towards a light source. If the velocity of light is $c$, then velocity of light with respect to observer will be
PhysicsMotion In One DimensionJIPMERJIPMER 2014
Options:
  • A $c-v$
  • B $C$
  • C $c+v$
  • D $\sqrt{1-v^2 / c^2}$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $c+v$
Observer and light are moving towards each other, so relative velocity is $c+v$.

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