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The graph of a wave motion is given below. Observe the graph and answer the following questions
(a) What type of wave is represented in the graph?
(b) What do PQ and PR indicate with respect to the wave?

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(a) Transverse wave is represented in the graph as the motion of particles is shown perpendicular to the wave propagation.
(b) PQ $\to$ indicates amplitude of the wave and PR $\to$ indicates wavelength.

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