The equation of a simple harmonic wave is given by $y = 3 \sin \frac{\pi}{2}(50t - x)$,where $x$ and $y$ are in metres and $t$ is in seconds. The ratio of maximum particle velocity to the wave velocity is

  • A
    $2\pi$
  • B
    $\frac{3\pi}{2}$
  • C
    $3\pi$
  • D
    $\frac{2\pi}{3}$

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