$A$ source emits a sound of frequency $400 \ Hz$,but the listener hears it to be $390 \ Hz$. Then:

  • A
    The listener is moving towards the source
  • B
    The source is moving towards the listener
  • C
    The listener is moving away from the source
  • D
    The listener has a defective ear

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