The equation of a simple harmonic wave is given by $y = 3sin\frac{\pi }{2}\left( {50t - x} \right)\, $ 

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$\;\frac{{2\pi }}{3}$
AIPMT 2012, Medium
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