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Area of Science:

  • Physics of granular materials
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Soft matter physics

Background:

  • Granular flows with liquid coatings are common in natural and industrial processes.
  • Previous experiments with liquid-coated spheres in a Stokes's cradle did not replicate the traditional Newton's cradle (NC) outcome.

Discussion:

  • This study experimentally achieved the NC outcome in three-body collisions of liquid-coated spheres by controlling the liquid-bridge volume.
  • Theoretical guidance was crucial for identifying the critical parameter for achieving the NC outcome.
  • The experiments provided evidence for significant fluid resistance during particle rebound, possibly linked to cavitation.

Key Insights:

  • Controlling liquid-bridge volume is essential for achieving Newton's cradle dynamics in liquid-coated granular flows.
  • Fluid resistance, influenced by cavitation, plays a non-negligible role in particle rebound dynamics.
  • This resistance affects two-body systems but is difficult to isolate experimentally.

Outlook:

  • Further investigation into the role of cavitation in granular flow rebound.
  • Exploring applications of controlled granular flows in industrial processes like filtration and mixing.
  • Developing more sophisticated models to capture fluid resistance effects in granular collisions.