17. In the branching pipe system depicted in Figure P17, all pipes are ductile iron (e = 0.0004

ft), and the temperature of the water is 68°F.

a) Determine the flow rate in each pipe.

b) What is the head at junction J?

c) Is water flowing into or out of Reservoir 2?

V

Reservoir B

7-972 ft

4₂1000 ft

D₂ 1.25 ft

Pipe B

Pipe A

Junction

L-1350 ft

D-2.00

Figure P17

Reservoir A

L=1000ft

D₂ -1.50 ft

Pipe C

Reservoir C

1050 f

4952 ft