The area (in square units) enclosed between the curves $y=\sin x$ and $y=\cos x$ for $\frac{\pi}{4} \leq x \leq \frac{5 \pi}{4}$ is

• A

  $\sqrt{2}$
• B

  2
• Correct answer
  C

  $2 \sqrt{2}$
• D

  4

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.