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The diagram below shows an instantaneous position of a string as a transverse progressive wave travels along it from left to right Which one of the following correctly shows the direction of the velocity of the points 1,2 and 3 on the string?

A

B

C

D

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The correct Answer is:
D
Slopes at `1,2,3` are positive, negative, positive respectively so velocities are negative, positive and negative respectively
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