Problem 5 Consider a three-reservoir problem with the following characteristics. L₁ = 95 m L₂ = 125 m L3= 180 m Z₁ = 25 m 2₂= 115 m 23= 85 m (a) All three pipes are constructed of 28 cm, unfinished concrete (e = 1 mm). If water at 20 °C flows through the pipes, compute the steady flow rate in each pipe (magnitude and direction). (b) Reduce the diameter of all the pipe to 15 cm, unfinished concrete (e = 1 mm) and show that the flow rates distribute in nearly the same manner but are about 5.2 times lower. Explain why.

Problem 5 Consider a three-reservoir problem with the following characteristics. L₁ = 95 m L₂ = 125 m L3= 180 m Z₁ = 25 m 2₂= 115 m 23= 85 m (a) All three pipes are constructed of 28 cm, unfinished concrete (e = 1 mm). If water at 20 °C flows through the pipes, compute the steady flow rate in each pipe (magnitude and direction). (b) Reduce the diameter of all the pipe to 15 cm, unfinished concrete (e = 1 mm) and show that the flow rates distribute in nearly the same manner but are about 5.2 times lower. Explain why.

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