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superposition principle
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fundamental physics principle stating that physical solutions of linear systems are linear
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Superposition of almost plane waves (diagonal lines) from a distant source and waves from the wake of the ducks. Linearity holds only approximately in water and only for waves with small amplitudes relative to their wavelengths. Rolling motion as superposition of two motions. The rolling motion of the wheel can be described as a combination of two separate motions: rotation without translation, and translation without rotation.
The superposition principle, also known as superposition property, states that, for all linear systems, the net response caused by two or more stimuli is the sum of the responses that would have been caused by each stimulus individually. So that if input A produces response X, and input B produces response Y, then input (A + B) produces response (X + Y).