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At any instant a wave travelling along the string shown in figure. Here, point A is moving upward. Which of the following statement is true?

A

the wave is travelling to the light

B

the displacement amplitude of wave is equal to displacement of B at this instant

C

at this instant, C also directed upward

D

`1` and `3`

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B
Point B is at maximum displacement
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