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Water flows steadily through a splitter as shown in the figure with Q, = 0.08 m³ / sec, Q, = 0.05 m3 / sec, D, = D2 = 12 cm, D3 = 10 cm. If the pressure readings at the inlet and outlets of the splitter are P, = 100 KPa, P2 = 90 KPa and P3 = 80 KPa, determine external force needed to hold the splitter. Disregard the weight effects.