The direction of the net force on the pipe section due to the flow of water.

Question

Shown below are three pipe sections through which water flows as shown. Option (a) to (d) below pertain to the direction of the net force on the pipe section due to the flow of water.          

State which of the options indicate the correct direction of force for pipe 1, pipe 2 and pipe 3.

      (a) 45⁰ to both +ve X snand +ve Y axes

      (b) 45⁰ to both –ve X and +ve Y axes

      (c) 45⁰ to both +ve X and –ve Y axes

      (d) 45⁰ to both –ve X and –ve Y axes