Practice mode Waves

According to the principle of superposition, when two waves overlap the resultant displacement at any point is ____.

Correct answer A. the vector sum of the individual displacements

Explanation

The principle of superposition states that the net displacement of a particle is the algebraic (vector) sum of the displacements produced by each wave separately at that instant.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.