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Principle of superposition

noun
1.
(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest.  Synonyms: superposition, superposition principle.
2.
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.  Synonym: Huygens' principle of superposition.





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