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JAMB Physics 1982 Question 19

Question 19

Waves

The combination of sound waves with different frequencies is known as

  1. A.interference
  2. B.diffraction
  3. C.superposition
  4. D.forced vibrations
  5. E.resonance
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (superposition)

Explanation

When waves meet, their displacements add; this combining of waves of any frequencies is superposition.