Let and , with . Linearizing the Newton's law of universal gravitation uses
For an azimuthal separation, the matrix is . After canceling the equilibrium forces, the linearized shearing sheet equations are
The transverse gravitational response tends to restore a radial displacement, while the longitudinal response reinforces an azimuthal density concentration. Both sums converge for the bounded Fourier modes considered next.

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