$A$ wave on a string is travelling and the displacement of particles on it is given by $x = A \sin (2t - 0.1x)$. Then the wavelength of the wave is

  • A
    $10\pi$
  • B
    $20\pi$
  • C
    $40\pi$
  • D
    $20$

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