The equation of a progressive wave is $y = 4 \sin(4 \pi t - 0.04 x + \pi / 3)$, where $x$ is in meters and $t$ is in seconds. The velocity of the wave is:

  • A
    $100 \pi \ m/s$
  • B
    $50 \pi \ m/s$
  • C
    $25 \pi \ m/s$
  • D
    $\pi \ m/s$

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