The figure shows a simple harmonic progressive transverse wave, progressing towards the right. The particle having the maximum acceleration directed downwards is represented by

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Step 1: For y = A sin(ωt ± kx + φ), particle velocity is u = ∂y/∂t and acceleration is a = ∂²y/∂t² = -ω²y. Step 2: Use u² = ω²(A² - y²) when only displacement is known. Step 3: Use the graph/slope to fix the sign. Final: B: b.