293 Physics Glossary
Superposition The principal that the total effect is the sum of all individual effects.
Superposition Figure
Electromagnetism: The phenomena of interactions between charges at rest and in motion.
Electromagnetic Waves: Oscillations of electric and magnetic fields that propagate through space without the need for charges or currents.
Reference Frame: A coordinate system where
- measurements can be made about the time and position about objects.
Inertial Reference Frame: A reference frame based on Newton’s First Law, where
- all objects are at rest or in motion unless influenced by external force.
Phase
Radiation The propagation of electromagnetic waves through space.