Question $1$

For the horizontal $\text{'}T\text{'}$ through which water is flowing, shown below, the following data are provided; $Q_1=6\mathrm{.}25cfs,Q_2=3\mathrm{.}5cfs,P_1=15,P_2=10,P_3=12,D_1={10}^{\text{'}\text{'}},D_2=8",$ and $D_3=10".$ For these conditions, what external force in the $x-y$ plane $($through bolts or other supporting devices$)$ is needed to ho $d$ the $\text{'}T\text{'}$ in place?

$254$ pounds

$424$ pounds

$668$ pounds

$916$ pounds