The blade divides the jet of water having a diameter of 3 in. If one-fourth of the

Question:

The blade divides the jet of water having a diameter of 3 in. If one-fourth of the water flows downward while the other three-fourths flows upwards, and the total flow is Q = 0.5 ft3/s, determine the horizontal and vertical components of force exerted on the blade by the jet Yw = 62.4 lb/ft3