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

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  • A

    Points $D, E$ and $F$ have upwards positive velocity

  • B

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

  • C

    Points $C$ and $G$ have zero velocity

  • D

    Points $A$ and $E$ have minimum velocity

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