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A transverse wave is traveling along a string from left to right. The figure below represents the shape of the string at a given instant. At this instant, among the following, choose the wrong statement.

A) Points D, E, F have upwards positive velocity

B) Points A, B and H have downwards negative velocity

C) Point C and G have zero velocity

D) Point A and E have minimum velocity

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

A, B & H moves downward & D, E & F moves upward. C & G are instantaneously at rest and A & E has maximum velocity.