The equation of a stationary wave is given by $y = 5 \cos \left( \frac{\pi x}{3} \right) \sin (40 \pi t) \text{ cm}$. What is the distance between two consecutive nodes in $\text{cm}$?

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $\pi$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $40$

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