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Forced-sphere rotation reflected from a held sphere (δΩ=32πμR33a​R×F)

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For equal distant spheres, a force F on the second generates a Stokeslet velocity (I+nn)F/(8πμR) at the held first sphere. The first sphere needs holding force −3a(I+nn)F/(4R) by Stokes drag law. Its reflected Stokeslet, combined with Faxén rotation law, gives the displayed spin on the second. This translation constraint produces order Fa/(μR3) rotation; if both centers were freely translating the same force monopole would not be emitted by the first sphere. Longitudinal forcing makes the leading cross product vanish.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2002 / iii / Paper 47 / 1 / c / Solution

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