$y=3 \sin \pi\left(\frac{t}{2}-\frac{x}{4}\right)$ represents an equation of a progressive wave,where $t$ is in $s$ and $x$ is in $m$. The distance travelled by the wave in $5 \,s$ is (in $\,m$)

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $32$

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