The diagram shows a snapshot of a wave at time $t = 0$. The particle at $x = x_1$ is moving upward at that instant. The direction of propagation of the wave is:

  • A
    $+y$
  • B
    $-y$
  • C
    $+x$
  • D
    $-x$

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