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Peristaltic motion of a micropolar fluid

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Peristaltic motion of a micropolar fluid is studied for small amplitudes of peristalic waves under low Reynolds number analysis. The effect of pressure gradient on the secondary motion reveals many interesting and useful results. The critical value of the pressure gradient ensuing the reversal effect in both velocity field and microrotation is evaluated and discussed.

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  1. R. Girija Devi

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  1. Department of Applied Mathematics, Indian Institute of Science, 560012, Bangalore

    R. Girija Devi & Rathna Devanathan

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Girija Devi, R., Devanathan, R. Peristaltic motion of a micropolar fluid. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 81, 149–163 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03051177

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