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    Problem 4.78: Given: Find: Solution

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    This document summarizes the solution to a physics problem about calculating the force needed to hold an elbow pipe with flowing water. It provides the relevant equations, assumptions, and steps to solve for the force Rx. The continuity equation is used to relate the velocities and areas before and after the elbow. The final force calculated is -86.9 lbf, which is required to hold the elbow against the high pressure and change in momentum.

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    This document summarizes the solution to a physics problem about calculating the force needed to hold an elbow pipe with flowing water. It provides the relevant equations, assumptions, and steps to solve for the force Rx. The continuity equation is used to relate the velocities and areas before and after the elbow. The final force calculated is -86.9 lbf, which is required to hold the elbow against the high pressure and change in momentum.

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    This document summarizes the solution to a physics problem about calculating the force needed to hold an elbow pipe with flowing water. It provides the relevant equations, assumptions, and steps to solve for the force Rx. The continuity equation is used to relate the velocities and areas before and after the elbow. The final force calculated is -86.9 lbf, which is required to hold the elbow against the high pressure and change in momentum.

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    Problem 4.78: Given: Find: Solution

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    This document summarizes the solution to a physics problem about calculating the force needed to hold an elbow pipe with flowing water. It provides the relevant equations, assumptions, and steps to solve for the force Rx. The continuity equation is used to relate the velocities and areas before and after the elbow. The final force calculated is -86.9 lbf, which is required to hold the elbow against the high pressure and change in momentum.

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    Problem 4.

    78
    y x

    [Difficulty: 2]

    CS

    Rx

    Given: Find: Solution:

    Water flow through elbow Force to hold elbow

    Basic equation: Momentum flux in x direction for the elbow Assumptions: 1) Steady flow 2) Incompressible flow 3) Atmospheric pressure at exit 4) Uniform flow Hence Rx + p 1g A1 = V1 V1 A1 V2 V2 A2 so
    2

    Rx = p 1g A1 V1 A1 + V2 A2
    2 2

    From continuity V2 A2 = V1 A1 Hence Rx = 15 lbf in


    2

    4 in 1.94

    slug ft
    3

    2 2 2 ft 2 ft 1 ft lbf s 2 2 10 4 in + 1 in 40 slug ft s s 12 in

    A1 V2 = V1 A2

    ft 4 V2 = 10 s 1

    ft V2 = 40 s Rx = 86.9 lbf

    The force is to the left: It is needed to hold the elbow on against the high pressure, plus it generates the large change in x momentum

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