Equation of a progressive wave is given by $y = a\,\sin \pi \,\left[ {\frac{t}{2} - \frac{x}{4}} \right]\,,$ where $t$ is in seconds and $x$ is in meters. The distance through which the wave moves in $8 sec$ is .... $(m)$ (in meter)
  • A$8$
  • B$16$
  • C$2$
  • D$4$
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