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Question

A triangular transverse wave is propagating in the positive $X$ - direction Velocity of $P$ at this instant will be

Vertically upward

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Vertically downward

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At rest

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Cannot be determined

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Solution

The correct option is C Vertically upward
Velocity of any point on the wave $= - S l o p e \times W a v e$ $V e l o c i t y$
Slope is negative and the velocity of wave is positive
So the velocity of point P will be vertically upwards

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