If light from a galaxy observed on the earth's surface has a red shift,then:

  • A
    Galaxy is stationary w.r.t. the earth
  • B
    Galaxy is approaching the earth
  • C
    Galaxy is receding from the earth
  • D
    Temperature of galaxy is increasing

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