For a progressive wave,$y = 5 \sin (0.01x - 2t)$ (where $x$ and $y$ are in $cm$ and $t$ is in $s$). What will be its speed of propagation (in $cm/s$)?

  • A
    $100$
  • B
    $200$
  • C
    $50$
  • D
    $25$

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