Standing Waves Formula Question

[jessedevin]

Homework Statement

In the equation describing the superposition of the two waves to obtain a standing wave, which term represents the wave propagating to the left?

Homework Equations

Y(x,t) = Asin2\pi(t/T - x/\lambda) + Asin2\pi(t/T +x/\lambda)

The Attempt at a Solution

I think its Asin2\pi(t/T +x/\lambda) because I remember in math that the + in the sin wave will shift it towards the left, but I am not sure. FYI:
T= Tension
t= rime
A= amplitude
\lambda= wave length
x=distance

 

[turin]

I think its Asin2\pi(t/T +x/\lambda) because I remember in math that the + in the sin wave will shift it towards the left, ...

Sounds good to me. Do you know calculus? You can also check the sign of
<br /> v<br /> =<br /> \frac{\frac{\partial{Y}}{\partial{t}}}{\frac{\partial{Y}}{\partial{x}}}<br />