A transverse wave is passing through a stretched string with a speed of $20\  m/s.$ The tension in the string is $20\  N$. At a certain point $P$ on the string, it is observed that energy is being transferred at a rate of $40 \ mW$ at a given instant. Find the speed of point $P$.
  • A$40\ cm/s$
  • B$20\ cm/s$
  • C$2\ mm/s$
  • D$20\ mm/s$
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