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Question 259 of 3,524

As shown in the illustration, a section of pipe with a 3.068 inch internal diameter, has a wall thickness of .216".  When the pipe is bent into a 90° turn, the length of the outside edge of the curve "A-B" will exceed the length of the inside edge of the curve "C-D" by __________ .

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ma mannylittle5 · Apr 26, 2019
Difference in lengths = π 2 x external diameter of pipe
Difference in lengths (A-B to C-D)