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State the principle of superposition of waves.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Principle of Superposition**: The principle of superposition states that when two or more waves meet at a point, the resultant displacement at that point is equal to the vector sum of the displacements caused by each individual wave. 2. **Mathematical Representation**: If we have two waves, their displacements can be represented as \( y_1 \) and \( y_2 \). The net displacement \( y_{\text{net}} \) at the point where the waves meet can be expressed mathematically as: \[ ...
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