A wind with speed 40 m/s blows parallel to the roof of a house. The area of the roof is 250 m². Assuming that the pressure inside the house is atmospheric pressure, the force exerted by the wind on the roof and the direction of the force will be (ρair=1.2 kg/m³)

Options

(a) 4.8×10⁵ N,upwards
(b) 2.4×10⁵ N,upwards
(c) 2.4×10⁵ N,downwards
(d) 4.8×10⁵ N,downwards

Correct Answer:

2.4×10⁵ N,upwards

Explanation:

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