With what velocity should an observer approach a stationary sound source,so that the apparent frequency of sound appears double the actual frequency? (Let $v$ be the velocity of sound).

  • A
    $v/2$
  • B
    $3v$
  • C
    $2v$
  • D
    None of these

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