superposition principle

superposition principle


Origin:
1820–30
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Superposition principle is always a great word to know.
So is transverse wave. Does it mean:
the magnitude of an electric field at a point equal to the force that would be exerted on a small unit charge placed at the point
a wave in which the direction of displacement is perpendicular to the direction of propagation, as a surface wave of water
WordNet
superposition principle

noun
(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest [syn: principle of superposition
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