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Wave pulse on a string shown in figure is moving to the right without changing shape. Consider two particles at positions x1=1.5 m and x2=2.5 m. Their transverse velocities at the moment shown in figure are along directions.

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positive y-axis and positive y-axis, respectively
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negative y-axis and y-axis, respectively
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positive y-axis and negative y-axis, respectively
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negative y-axis and negative y-axis, respectively
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Solution

The correct option is B negative y-axis and y-axis, respectively

Dotted shape shows pulse position after a short time interval. Direction of the velocities are decided according to direction of displacements of the particle.

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