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A 40 mm water jet with a velocity of 25 m/s is deflected through 180° by a fixed curved vane (no friction). What is the force on the vane in the direction of the jet?

  1. 785.4 N
  2. 3141.6 N
  3. 1570.8 N
  4. 0.0 N

Answer

C. 1570.8 N

Solution

F = QV(1 - ) = AV2(1 - 180°) = 2 AV2 = 2(1000)(0.001257)(625) = 1570.8 N.

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