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Key variables of the 1D PDE model of flagella mechanics.
| variable | definition (unit) |
|---|---|
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tangent angle of doublet n at location s and time t (rad) |
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tangential component of internal force in doublet n (pN) |
 |
normal component of internal force in doublet n (pN) |
 |
bending moment in doublet n (pN μm) |
 |
inter-doublet tangential (shear) force per unit length (pN µm−1) |
 |
inter-doublet normal force per unit length (pN µm−1) |
 |
net inter-doublet moment per unit length (pN) |
