The expression $y = a\, sin\, bx\, sin\, \omega t$ represents a stationary wave. The distance between the consecutive nodes is equal to
  • A$\pi /b$
  • B$2\pi /b$
  • C$\pi /2b$
  • D$1 /b$
AIIMS 2011, Medium
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