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Constant viscosity in radiation-supported vertical balance (μ=4c/(9κ))

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Combining F=cΩ2z/κ with viscous heating dF/dz=(9/4)μΩ2 gives a height-independent dynamic viscosity μ=4c/(9κ) under constant opacity. This exact limiting relation differs from an approximate vertically averaged alpha disk closure.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2002 / iii / Paper 46 / 2 / ii / Solution

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