An equation of a simple harmonic progressive wave is given by $y=A \sin (100 \pi t-3 x)$. The distance between two particles having a phase difference of $\frac{\pi}{18}$ in meters is:

  • A
    $\frac{\pi}{6}$
  • B
    $\frac{\pi}{54}$
  • C
    $\frac{\pi}{18}$
  • D
    $\frac{\pi}{3}$

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