A particle is executing simple harmonic motion with a period of $T$ seconds and amplitude a metre. The shortest time it takes to reach a point $\frac{a}{{\sqrt 2 }}\,m$ from its mean position in seconds is
  • A$T$
  • B$T/4$
  • C$T/8$
  • D$T/16$
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