The equation of a simple harmonic wave is given as $y = 5 \sin \frac{\pi}{2}(100t - x)$,where $x$ and $y$ are in meters and time $t$ is in seconds. The period of the wave is: (in $s$)

  • A
    $0.02$
  • B
    $0.04$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $25$

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