$A$ sound source of frequency $170 \, Hz$ is placed near a wall. $A$ man walking from the source towards the wall finds that there is a periodic rise and fall of sound intensity. If the speed of sound in air is $340 \, m/s$,the distance (in metres) separating the two adjacent positions of minimum intensity is

  • A
    $0.5$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $1.5$
  • D
    $2$

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