A bent pipe is shown in the vertical (x – z) plane below. A water flow enters at a velocity V, goes through a 180° turn, and leaves at the same velocity V. The pipe is supported along the bottom edge as shown.
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Fx > 0 and Fz > 0
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Fx = 0 and Fz > 0
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Fx > 0 and Fz = 0
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Fx = 0 and Fz = 0