The equation of a travelling wave is given by $y = 0.5 \sin(20x - 400t)$,where $x$ and $y$ are in meters and $t$ is in seconds. The velocity of the wave is .... $m/s$.

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $200$
  • D
    $400$

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