Water (ρ = 62.4 lbm/ft3 ) fl ows through a horizontal bend and T section as shown. Th e mass fl ow rate entering at section a is 12 lbm/s, and those exiting at sections b and c are 6 lbm/s each. Th e...

Water (ρ = 62.4 lbm/ft3 ) fl ows through a horizontal bend and T section as shown. Th e mass fl ow rate entering at section a is 12 lbm/s, and those exiting at sections b and c are 6 lbm/s each. Th e pressure at section a is 5 psig. Th e pressure at the two outlets is atmospheric. Th e cross-sectional areas of the pipes are the same: 5 in.2 . Find the x-component of force necessary to restrain the section