Solution

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For pure translation, integrate the slender-body force density over each rod and take its moment about . The three coordinate directions give
Thus
when .
Let
The symmetry proved in part (a) determines the force generated by rotation from the translation-generated couple. Combining this with the given rotational resistance gives the complete matrix

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