superposition
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The combination of two or more waves into a single pattern, or, in quantum physics, the idea that a system can exist in several states at once until it is measured.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The famous thought experiment with the cat is meant to illustrate _____ at a scale we can picture."
Answer: superposition
In your own words, what does "superposition" mean?
The combination of two or more waves into a single pattern, or, in quantum physics, the idea that a system can exist in several states at once until it is measured.
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