The equation of a stationary wave is given by $y = 0.8 \cos \left( \frac{\pi x}{20} \right) \sin (200 \pi t) \text{ cm}$. What is the distance between two consecutive nodes in cm?

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $30$

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