Calculating Resultant Force on a Moving Blade Impinged by a Jet of Water

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A jet of water with a diameter of 70mm and a velocity of 25m/s strikes a stationary blade, deflecting the jet by 130 degrees, prompting a calculation of the resultant force on the blade. The impulse-momentum equation is suggested as a starting point for solving the problem, emphasizing the relationship between force, time, and momentum. When the blade moves at 5m/s in the same direction as the jet, and the jet loses 20% of its velocity due to friction, the force needs to be recalculated. The discussion encourages users to illustrate their solutions for clarity and offers support for those struggling with the calculations. Overall, participants are motivated to apply their notes and engage with the problem-solving process.
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A jet of water 70mm in diameter moving with a velocity of 25m/s impinges tangentially on a stationary blade which deflects the jet through 130o.
(a) Find the resultant force on the blade, in magnitude and direction.
(b) If the blade has a velocity of 5m/s in the same direction as the jet and the jet loses 20% of its velocity due to friction, recalculate the force on the moving vane.
Assume density of water = 1000kg/m3.

Your solutions to both (a) and (b) to include appropriate illustrations
can some one please help or give me an idiots example of how to get started on this , I am not good at word to show my working out i have no answer as i can't work out ( u ) uk way of working out equation
thanks
if i could just get a good pionter i should be able to do it myself using my notes guys thanks
 
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Think impulse-momentum equation: ∫Fdt = Δp
where
F = force
t = time
p = momentum.

(Vectors are in bold)
 
thanks man well appreciated, ill give it a go , then well see if it looks right thanks
 
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