A transverse harmonic wave on a string is described by $y = 3 \sin \,(36t + 0.018x + \frac{\pi}{4})$ where $x$ and $y$ are in $cm$ and $t$ in $s$. The least distance between  two sucessive crests in the wave is .... $m$
  • A$2.5$
  • B$3.5$
  • C$1.5$
  • D$4.5$
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