How Do Viscous Interactions Differ in Vertical and Horizontal Geometries?

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This discussion focuses on the analysis of viscous interactions in vertical and horizontal geometries, specifically through experiments involving "Falling ball viscometry." The first experiment involved measuring the ascent times of a sphere in a vertical tube filled with water, revealing a relationship between distance and time. The second experiment examined fluid discharge through a tube with and without a sphere, highlighting the limitations of Bernoulli's equation in viscous flows and the need for lubrication theory. Key insights include the importance of Reynolds number in flow analysis and the necessity of adjusting calculations for viscous resistance.

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Chestermiller said:
Do you know what to do next?
I have to show the following, right?

Chestermiller said:
Let ##h_0## represent the small minimum clearance between the sphere (in our problem) and the cylinder. Let z = 0 represent the axial coordinate of the center of the sphere. Show that, for axial locations on either side of the sphere close to this center location, the clearance can be approximated by the parabolic shape $$h(z)=h_0+\frac{z^2}{2R}$$
 
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