Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 14 · Question 30

The diagram shows part of a stationary wave between two nodes P and Q. R, S, T and V are points on the wave. The wave is shown at one instant in time when point V is moving in a downwards direction. What are the directions of movement of points R, S and T at this instant?

1. Adown, down, up
2. Bdown, up, up
3. Cup, down, down
4. Dup, up, down

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