The equation of a particle executing $SHM$ is given by $x = 3 \cos(\frac{\pi}{2}t)$ cm,where $t$ is in seconds. The distance travelled by the particle in the first $8.5$ seconds is:

  • A
    $24 + \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}$ cm
  • B
    $27 - \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}$ cm
  • C
    $24 - \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}$ cm
  • D
    $27 + \frac{3}{\sqrt{2}}$ cm

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