Which mechanism determines oil film thickness in hydrodynamic bearings?

💡 Explanation

Viscous pressure generation is the mechanism that supports the load. Because viscosity resists shear from relative motion, it creates pressure within the converging gap; therefore, the oil film resists compression, rather than relying purely on surface tension, molecular diffusion or turbulence.

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