An observer moves towards a stationary source of sound with a speed $\frac{1}{5}$th that of sound. The frequency of the sound emitted by the source is $f$. The apparent frequency recorded by the observer is

  • A
    $1.2 f$
  • B
    $f$
  • C
    $0.8 f$
  • D
    $2 f$

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