Team:Imperial College/Motility
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- | + | A simple mechanical model was developed by taking an analogy of ''B. subtilis'' propelled by its flagellum with that of a boat propelled by its motor. As the bacteria swims in the medium, it experiences two opposing forces: the flagellum force and drag force provided by the liquid medium. The drag force is analagous to friction which opposes the forward motion of objects on solid surfaces. The mechnical model is illustrated below: | |
[[Image:Mechanical_Model.jpg|300px|center]] <br> | [[Image:Mechanical_Model.jpg|300px|center]] <br> |
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Motility Analysis
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