Water at a volume flow rate of [x] m3/s enters the nozzle-be…
Water at a volume flow rate of m3/s enters the nozzle-bend shown that turns the flow 120 degrees. The inflow area is 0.1 m2 and the outflow area is 0.04 m2. The flow enters with a gage pressure of kPa and exits to the atmosphere. Use the density of water as 998 kg/m3 . Assume turbulent flow having a correction factor of 1.03. a. Sketch the nozzle bend, show the coordinate system and control volume being used to find the reaction force required to hold the nozzle-bend in place. Draw and label the reaction force in the correct location and in the assumed direction. b. Determine the reaction force in the x direction required to hold the nozzle in place. For full credit, the sign of the force needs to be consistent with the direction label in your sketch. In the box below, enter the reaction force in the x-direction without units. Include three digits in your answer and give the numerical answer in kN.