$A$ star emits light of $5500 \ \mathring{A}$ wavelength. If it appears blue to an observer on the Earth,it means:

  • A
    Star is going away from the Earth
  • B
    Star is stationary
  • C
    Star is coming towards Earth
  • D
    None of the above

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