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From: The Influence of Adhesion and Sub-Newton Pull-Off Forces on the Release of Objects in Outer Space
J. Tribol. 2006;128(4): doi: /
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(a) Overview of the finite element model used to validate the numerical computation of adhesive forces acting on the test mass. The half-plane-sphere contact has been analyzed, assuming axial symmetry. (b) Detail of the finite element model near the contact region.