Stress Intensity Factor Conventions

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Homework Statement

The stress intensity factor is defined as:

\Delta K_1(m,a(m))=\Delta q(m)\sqrt{\pi*a(m)}

My question is: is \Delta K_1(m,a(m)) the same as \Delta K_1(m)

Because my book says: ''\Delta K_1(m) is the mode 1 stress intensity factor'' is that just the same as: \Delta K_1(m,a(m))

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The Attempt at a Solution

 

[HallsofIvy]

That has to depend upon the conventions used by your particular text.