Compute the frictional losses between these two sections

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Water flows in a 2 ft diameter duct under the following conditions: p1= 55 psia and v1=20ft/sec. At another section 12 ft below the first the diameter is 1 ft and the pressure p2=40 psia.

a) Compute the frictional losses between these two sections

b) Determine the direction of flow.

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