Benzene is flowing at steady state through the nozzle shown below at 80°F and at a constant flow rate of 3 ft³/sec. Note that the nozzle exit is at an angle of 50 degrees as shown. At the inlet the diameter is 5 in. and the liquid is at a pressure of 500 lb_f/ft². At the outlet, the diameter is 2 in. and the pressure is 300 lb_f/ft². For this problem the weight of the benzene in the fitting is 30 lb_f. Calculate the forces in all directions necessary to hold the pipe bend stationary.

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