principle of superposition Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
    superposition principle; superposition.
  2. noun 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
    Huygens' principle of superposition.
    • the principle of superposition is the basis of the wave theory of light

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