huygens'_principle_of_superposition | ||
1. | [ noun ] (physics) 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 | |
Synonyms: | principle_of_superposition | |
Examples: | "the principle of superposition is the basis of the wave theory of light" |
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Related terms: | principle | |