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Hello,
How can I calculate the force that must be exerted on a ball inside a rubber tube?
Thanks
How can I calculate the force that must be exerted on a ball inside a rubber tube?
Thanks
sophiecentaur said:experimentation
It depends as @Ibix said. The ball has to get smaller or the gasket bigger. That depends on elasticity: how much force to you need to make it smaller or bigger? That depends on the rubber. Soft rubber needs little force. Hard rubber needs a lot of force.Lidor said:yes indeed,
I'll be more precise
Suppose I have a circular gasket with a ball bearing and between them there is a minimum friction (for example, a 11 mm diameter ball and an inner diameter gasket of 10.5 mm)
What force do I have to exert in order for the ball to pass through the gasket?
I would also love to have guidance on what study material I should read
Thanks
Notice how a plastic or rubber hose can be pushed onto a hard tube connector, but cannot be pulled off as easily. That is because the tube diameter expands when compressed and shrinks when stretched length-ways. The opposite is true when the soft tube passes inside a restriction, it cannot be pushed in easily, but it is easy to pull the tube out.Lidor said:What is the force you need to exert to get the plastic ball out of the rubber tube?
The force exerted on a plastic ball in a rubber tube is the result of the pressure exerted by the rubber tube on the surface of the ball. This force is caused by the elastic properties of the rubber material and can be calculated using the formula F = kx, where k is the spring constant and x is the displacement of the rubber tube.
The force exerted on the plastic ball in the rubber tube will cause the ball to accelerate in the direction of the force. This acceleration will depend on the magnitude of the force and the mass of the ball. The ball will continue to move in this direction until the force is removed or balanced by an equal and opposite force.
Yes, the force exerted on the plastic ball in the rubber tube can be changed by altering the properties of the rubber tube, such as its thickness or elasticity. The force can also be changed by adjusting the displacement of the rubber tube.
The force exerted on the plastic ball in the rubber tube can be affected by several factors, including the properties of the rubber material, the displacement of the rubber tube, and the mass of the ball. Other factors such as temperature and external forces may also have an impact on the force exerted on the ball.
The force exerted on a plastic ball in a rubber tube has many practical applications, such as in pneumatic systems, where air pressure is used to move objects. It is also used in sports equipment, such as in the bounce of a basketball or the tension in a tennis racket. Additionally, this force is important in understanding the mechanics of fluid-filled organs in living organisms.