$A$ string of mass $m$ and length $l$ hangs from a ceiling as shown in the figure. $A$ wave in the string moves upward. $v_A$ and $v_B$ are the speeds of the wave at points $A$ and $B$ respectively. Then $v_B$ is

  • A
    $\sqrt{3} v_A$
  • B
    $v_A$
  • C
    $< v_A$
  • D
    $\sqrt{2} v_A$

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