Style Guide for Assigning Subscripts in Formulas
Style Guide for Assigning Subscripts in Formulas
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There seems to be an unwritten rule that when assigning subscript for mathematical symbols, the Noun is capitalized and the prenoun is subscript. For example: Potential Energy is often written Ep, rather than Pe.
I've not seen this written in any "Style Manuals" that I can find. Is my understanding correct and does anyone know of a reference, or possible style manual for this?
I've not seen this written in any "Style Manuals" that I can find. Is my understanding correct and does anyone know of a reference, or possible style manual for this?
Regards,
DM
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