The principle of superposition tells us that, if two waves cross paths,

A. the speed is the speed of the faster wave.
B. the wavelength is the sum of the individual wavelengths.
C. the frequency is the sum of the individual frequencies.
D. the amplitude is the sum of the individual amplitudes.


Answer: D

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