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Sound Waves: Superposition MCQ

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SuperpositionEasyQuestion 31221

Question

When two waves are superimposed, the resultant displacement is:
  1. A
    Product of individual displacements
  2. B
    Sum of individual displacements
    Correct
  3. C
    Difference of amplitudes
  4. D
    Square root of sum

Correct answer

Sum of individual displacements

Explanation

Principle of superposition: y = y₁ + y₂. This leads to interference, beats, and standing waves.

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