Water flows at a rate of 3 m3/s through a 300 mm diameter pipe in which there is a 90o bend.  if the pressure at the entrance to the bend is 450 kN/m2 (absolute), determine the total force necessary to anchor (kN) the bend. Friction losses can be neglected

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Water flows at a rate of 3 m3/s through a 300 mm diameter pipe in which there is a 90o bend. 

if the pressure at the entrance to the bend is 450 kN/m2 (absolute), determine the total force necessary to anchor (kN) the bend. Friction losses can be neglected. 

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