A pipe branches symmetrically into two legs of length L, and the whole system rotates with angular speed ω around its axis of sy
mmetry. Each branch is inclined at angle α to the axis of rotation. Liquid enters the pipe steadily, with zero angular momentum, at volume flow rate Q. The pipe diameter, D, is much smaller than L. Obtain an expression for the external torque required to turn the pipe. What additional torque would be required to impart angular acceleration ω_ ?
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