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September 16, 2016, 11:36	Different force for a symmetrical structure	#1
rout86 New Member Raja Rout Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	I need to determine the force along x,y and z axis of a body where the fluid is water. I have considered a sphere and x-direction is the velocity inlet. The force measured along y and z axis are different. As the body is symmetrical then the force along y and z must be same. I don't understand why?

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