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Force balance for 'capture' of a seed in a river

I am working on a problem to resolve the balance
of forces on a seed (very small and disc shape) that is being
'captured' on the stream bank. The density of the seed is less than
water thus it is buoyant (making the problem different than sediment
deposition theory). I am assuming that the water is receding and the
capture of the seed is the result of friction forces overcoming the
pull force of the water.

I am wondering if anyone has any suggestion on how surface tension or
drag forces might come into play? How would the force balance change if
it is laminar or turbulent flow? Any other thoughts would be greatly
appreciateor literature suggestions.

Thanks!

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