The equation of a progressive wave is given by $y = a \sin \pi (40t - x)$,where $a$ and $x$ are in meters and $t$ is in seconds. The velocity of the wave is ..... $m/s$.

  • A
    $80$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $20$

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