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Spherical Coordinates
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2023
Spherical coordinate systems are preferred over Cartesian, polar, or cylindrical coordinates for systems with spherical symmetry. For example, to describe the surface of a sphere, Cartesian coordinates require all three coordinates. On the other hand, the spherical coordinate system requires only one parameter: the sphere's radius. As a result, the complicated mathematical calculations become simple. Spherical coordinates are used in science and engineering applications like electric and...
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Developing Neuron Balls Using a Hanging Drop Culture Technique
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2025
This video demonstrates the process of generating neuron balls using a hanging drop culture technique. Within the hanging drops, cells move towards the bottom, self-assembled into three-dimensional structures forming neuron balls, which can be used for neurobiological studies.
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Reconstitution of Basic Mitotic Spindles in Spherical Emulsion Droplets
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2016
The assembly and positioning of the mitotic spindle depend on the combined forces generated by microtubule dynamics, motor proteins and cross-linkers. Here we present our recently developed methods in which the geometrical confinement of spherical emulsion droplets is used for the bottom-up reconstitution of basic mitotic spindles.
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Bouncing Ball with a Uniformly Varying Velocity in a Metronome Synchronization Task
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2017
The purpose of this protocol is to introduce the application of a bouncing ball with a uniformly varying velocity in a metronome synchronization task.
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Gravity between Spherical Bodies
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2025
Newton's law of gravitation describes the gravitational force between any two point masses. However, for extended spherical objects like the Earth, the Moon, and other planets, the law holds with an assumption that masses of spherical objects are concentrated at their respective centers. This assumption can be proved easily by showing that the expression for gravitational potential energy between a hollow sphere of mass (M) and a point mass (m) is the same as it would be for a pair of extended...
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A loaded ball contacts its mating surfaces over a small area, concentrating force at the interface. This geometry allows the ball to transmit loads while rolling or transferring force as the surfaces move. Contact mechanics therefore links ball size, applied load, and surface condition to friction, wear, efficiency, and reliability in the surrounding mechanism.
Diameter affects how the ball fits and carries force within a mechanism, while hardness supports resistance to wear. Tolerance controls dimensional consistency, which is important when multiple balls must operate predictably. Engineers balance these properties rather than optimizing one alone, because the selection influences load capacity, motion control, efficiency, and operating reliability.
Surface finish influences the quality of contact between a ball and its mating surfaces. A suitable finish supports consistent rolling or force transfer, whereas an unsuitable condition can affect friction, wear, and efficiency. For precision mechanisms and bearings, engineers therefore consider finish together with geometry, hardness, and tolerance when evaluating performance.
Material choice depends on the operating requirements of the assembly. Stainless steel and other corrosion-resistant metals can be considered when resistance to corrosion is important, while hardened steel may be selected when hardness and wear resistance receive greater emphasis. The decision balances material behavior with load capacity, efficiency, and the intended reliability of the system.
Selection begins with the required function, such as load transmission, friction reduction, controlled motion, flow control, or grinding. Engineers then match ball diameter, hardness, tolerance, material, corrosion resistance, and surface finish to that function. Evaluating these properties together helps balance load capacity, wear resistance, efficiency, and reliability instead of treating the ball as an isolated component.
Bearings use balls to support motion and reduce friction, while valves and flow-control systems use them to manage force or movement at interfaces. Grinding equipment applies them in a different functional setting, where material interaction is central. Precision mechanisms emphasize controlled motion and dimensional consistency, so specifications vary with the system's intended outcome.
Engineers relate geometry and material properties to the way a ball contacts its mating surfaces and responds to movement. Diameter and tolerance affect fit and consistency, while hardness, finish, and corrosion resistance influence durability and operation. This analysis helps predict whether a design will favor load capacity, reduced friction, controlled motion, wear resistance, or long-term reliability.