The horizontal Y-fitting (see figure on the next page) splits 80°F water into two equal parts. The first part goes through Exit 1 and the second part goes through Exit 2 (as shown in the figure). The volumetric flow rate at the entrance is 8 ft³/sec, and the gage pressures at the three positions are 25 lb_f/in.²at the entrance, 1713 lb_f/ft²at exit 1, and 3433 lb_f/ft²at exit 2. The diameters at the entrance, exit 1, and exit 2 are 6.5, 4, and 3.5 inches, respectively. Please determine the forces in all directions required to keep the fitting in place.

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Exit 1 Entry 40° 45° Exit 2