v^2 = n^2(a^2 - x^2) clarification (1 Viewer)

[hjed]

Hi guys

I just wanted to clarify, in the formula v^2 = n^2(a^2 - x^2) (for SMH).
Is a acceleration, or just an unfortunate procedural usage?

Thanks

 

[studybuddy101]

'a' would be your amplitude

 

[hjed]

isn't that usually a big A?

Thanks though I knew I was missing some information in this formula

Edit: nm, I checked it and it is amplitude. Thank you for your help.

 

[studybuddy101]

No worries

 

[AnimeX]

isn't that usually a big A?

Thanks though I knew I was missing some information in this formula

Edit: nm, I checked it and it is amplitude. Thank you for your help.

it is the amplitude, the HSC defines it as small 'a' for some reason