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Capillary parameter for a falling film (S=2γ/(3ρgL2sinα))

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For downslope length scale L, film thickness scale h0​ and surface velocity scale U0​=ρgh02​sinα/(2μ), this normalization makes the capillary part of the Benney equation flux εSh3hxxx​. The dimensionless capillary pressure is −3Shxx​/2. Keeping S=O(1) specifies a distinguished long-wave approximation in which surface tension remains relevant.

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