A fixed blade is dividing a 3" stream of water in two parts. 1/4 of the water flows downward and the other 3/4 flows upwards. Calculate the horizontal and vertical reactions to keep the blade in place, if the total flow Q = 0.5 ft/s and ľw = 62.4 Ib/ft3.

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A fixed blade is dividing a 3-inch stream of water into two parts. One-quarter (1/4) of the water flows downward, and the remaining three-quarters (3/4) flows upwards. Calculate the horizontal and vertical reactions needed to keep the blade in place, given that the total flow Q is 0.5 cubic feet per second (ft³/s) and the water density (γw) is 62.4 pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³).

**Explanation of Diagram:**
The diagram depicts a vertical blade with a stream of water flowing towards it. The stream is shown splitting, with arrows indicating that a portion of the water (1/4) flows downward while the remaining portion (3/4) flows upwards. The blade itself is positioned vertically to redirect the flow of water.
Transcribed Image Text:A fixed blade is dividing a 3-inch stream of water into two parts. One-quarter (1/4) of the water flows downward, and the remaining three-quarters (3/4) flows upwards. Calculate the horizontal and vertical reactions needed to keep the blade in place, given that the total flow Q is 0.5 cubic feet per second (ft³/s) and the water density (γw) is 62.4 pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft³). **Explanation of Diagram:** The diagram depicts a vertical blade with a stream of water flowing towards it. The stream is shown splitting, with arrows indicating that a portion of the water (1/4) flows downward while the remaining portion (3/4) flows upwards. The blade itself is positioned vertically to redirect the flow of water.
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Velocity:v=QA=0.5π43122=10.19fts-1Using momentum equation:dmdt=ρwQ=62.432.20.5=0.9689slugss

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