Exercises

As an exercise, consider doing a similar problem.  This new problem pertains to the following problem of two spheres in contact.   Recalling that  While our example of sphere-to-plate plate example used R₂ = +∞, the following example deals with two finite radii.

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1. Compute the contact radius and compare with analytical results.
2. Compute the maximum pressure that is induced along the z-axis.
3. Check the validity of the numerical results by confirming the force reaction balance, and observe the effect of refining mesh.

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