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What is the principle of superposition in wave theory?

Practice Questions

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What is the principle of superposition in wave theory?
  1. Waves can only interfere constructively
  2. Waves can only interfere destructively
  3. The resultant wave is the sum of individual waves
  4. Waves do not interact with each other

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the principle of superposition in wave theory?
  • Step 1: Understand that waves can be sound waves, light waves, or water waves.
  • Step 2: Know that when two or more waves meet in the same place, they overlap.
  • Step 3: The principle of superposition says that when these waves overlap, they combine together.
  • Step 4: To find the new wave (resultant wave), you add the heights of the individual waves at each point.
  • Step 5: If one wave is going up and another is going down, you subtract their heights at that point.
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