PRINCIPLE OF SUPERPOSITION
\pɹˈɪnsɪpə͡l ɒv sˌuːpəpəzˈɪʃən], \pɹˈɪnsɪpəl ɒv sˌuːpəpəzˈɪʃən], \p_ɹ_ˈɪ_n_s_ɪ_p_əl ɒ_v s_ˌuː_p_ə_p_ə_z_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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the displacement of any point due to the superposition of wave systems is equal to the sum of the displacements of the individual waves at that point; "the principle of superposition is the basis of the wave theory of light"
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(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
By Princeton University
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the displacement of any point due to the superposition of wave systems is equal to the sum of the displacements of the individual waves at that point; "the principle of superposition is the basis of the wave theory of light"
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(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.