A siphon as shown in the sketch is used to drain gasoline (density = 50 lbm/ft3) from a tank open to the atmosphere. The liquid is flowing through the tube at a rate of 5.67 ft/s.
a. What is the lost work lw?
b. If the lw term is assumed to be linear with tube length, what is the pressure inside the bend at point A?
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