The Transverse Wave Shown Is Traveling from Left to Right $\uparrow$

question 40

Multiple Choice

The transverse wave shown is traveling from left to right in a medium. The direction of the instantaneous velocity of the medium at point P is:

• A) \(\uparrow\)
• B) \(\downarrow\)
• C) \(\rightarrow\)
• E) no direction since v = 0

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