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The equation of a simple harmonic wave is given by
`y = 3 sin"(pi)/(2) (50t - x)`
where `x` and `y` are in meters and `x` is in second .The ratio of maximum particle velocity to the wave velocity is

A

`2pi`

B

`(3)/(2) pi`

C

`3pi`

D

`(2)/(3) pi`

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