The principle of superposition tells us that, if two waves cross paths,
A) the amplitude is the sum of the individual amplitudes.
B) the wavelength is the sum of the individual wavelengths.
C) the frequency is the sum of the individual frequencies.
D) the speed is the speed of the faster wave.

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The principle of superposition states that when two waves cross paths, the resulting wave is the sum of the individual waves. This means that the amplitude of the resulting wave is the sum of the individual amplitudes of the two waves.

The Principle of Superposition Tells Us That, If Two Waves