Water flows steadily through the 0.75-in.-diameter galvanized iron pipe system shown in figure at a rate of 0.020 ft'/s. Your boss suggests that friction losses in the straight pipe sections are negligible compared to losses in the threaded elbows and fittings of the system Do you agree or disagree with your boss? Support your answer with appropriate calculations. Hint: compare the major loss with minor loss and decide if you agree Or disagree with your boss's idea: 6-in. length D-in length (hreaded elbows 0,60-in. ia, Reducer IO. length Q =0.020 cts 4-in, length Tee Closed ball valve"

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