| Date | May 2011 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 11M.1.SL.TZ1.13 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Question number | 13 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A transverse wave travels from left to right. The diagram below shows how, at a particular instant of time, the displacement of particles in the medium varies with position. Which arrow represents the direction of the velocity of the particle marked P?
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