ISSN:
1090-6487
Keywords:
75.50.Mm
;
66.20.+d
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract We report the first observation of the breakup of a rotating drop suspended in a viscous liquid. To produce the motion, a magnetic liquid is used as the material of the drop and the entire system is placed in a uniform, rotating, low-frequency magnetic field. The frequency dependence of the breakup of the drop into two smaller drops is investigated. A theoretical description is given for small Reynolds numbers. The drop is assumed to be ellipsoidal. The flow in the exterior and interior regions and the drag coefficient of the liquid ellipsoid with respect to rotational motion are calculated. A criterion for breakup of the drop is estimated and a comparison is made with experimental data.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/1.567305
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