$A$ galaxy is moving away from the Earth such that a spectral line at $600 \ nm$ is observed at $601 \ nm$. Then,the speed of the galaxy with respect to the Earth is (in $km \ s^{-1}$)

  • A
    $500$
  • B
    $50$
  • C
    $200$
  • D
    $20$

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