PRINCIPLE OF SUPERPOSITION
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Principle Of Superposition.
Principle Of Superposition - as a noun
(geology) the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest stratum is the oldest
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
superposition17superposition principleThe 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
Example: "The principle of superposition is the basis of the wave theory of light"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
huygens' principle of superpositionExample Sentences
"The principle of superposition states that in a sequence of sedimentary rock layers, the youngest layer is on top and the oldest is on the bottom."
"According to the principle of superposition, the fossils found in lower rock layers are older than those found in higher layers."
"Geologists use the principle of superposition to determine the relative ages of rock formations."
"The principle of superposition can also be applied to archaeological sites to determine the chronological order of artifacts."
"By studying the principle of superposition, scientists can reconstruct the geological history of a region."
