Wave Superposition Principle

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Wave Superposition Principle

### Formula

$$y=y_1+y_2$$

### Terminologies

- y → Resultant displacement.

- y₁, y₂ → Individual displacements.

### Conditions / Special Cases

- Displacements add algebraically.

### Usage

- Used in interference and standing wave formation.

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