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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 • Syn: ↑superposition principle, ↑superposition • Topics: ↑geology • Hypernyms: ↑principle, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
principle of superposition — superpozicijos principas statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. principle of superposition vok. Überlagerungsprinzip, n; Superpositionsprinzip, n rus. принцип наложения, m; принцип суперпозиции, m pranc. principe de superposition, m … Automatikos terminų žodynas
Huygens' principle of superposition — 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 the principle of superposition is the basis of the wave theory of light • Syn: ↑principle… … Useful english dictionary
superposition principle — noun (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest • Syn: ↑principle of superposition, ↑superposition • Topics: ↑geology • Hypernyms: ↑principle, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
superposition — noun 1. (geology) the deposition of one geological stratum on another • Topics: ↑geology • Hypernyms: ↑deposition, ↑deposit 2. (geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest … Useful english dictionary
superposition principle — Physics. See principle of superposition. [1820 30] * * * … Universalium
Superposition principle — In physics and systems theory, the superposition principle, also known as superposition property, states that, for all linear systems,: The net response at a given place and time caused by two or more stimuli is the sum of the responses which… … Wikipedia
Principle of original horizontality — A stratigraphic section of Ordovician rock exposed in central Tennessee, USA. The sediments composing these rocks were formed in an ocean and deposited in horizontal layers … Wikipedia
Principle of faunal succession — The principle of faunal succession is based on the observation that sedimentary rock strata contain fossilised flora and fauna, and that these fossils succeed each other vertically in a specific, reliable order that can be identified over wide… … Wikipedia
Superposition — The term superposition can have several meanings:* the superposition principle in physics, mathematics, and engineering, describes the overlapping of waves and can show how either constructive, or destructive Interference will occur. Particular… … Wikipedia
