state the principle of superposition of waves. - Vidyadip

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state the principle of superposition of waves.

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Principle of superposition of waves : The displacement of a particle at a given point in space and time due to the simultaneous influence of two or more waves is the vector sum of the displacements due to each wave acting independently.

Notes :

The principle of superposition is applicable to all types of waves.
The phenomena of interference, beats, formation of stationary waves, etc. are based on the principle of superposition of waves.

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