If the speed of the wave shown in the figure is 
in a given medium, then the equation of the wave propagating in the positive x-direction and velocity of particle P will be (all quantities are in m.k.s. units)
A
upward B
upward C
upward D
downward
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
From figure, 
As k 
f 
General equation of a wave is
Particle velocity 
wave velocity 
slope of the wave
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