document.write( "Question 943213: If a wind blowing at 40 mph exerts a force of 50 lb on a surface of 500 square feet, how much force will a wind of 80 mph place on a surface of 2 square feet? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #575090 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! If a wind blowing at 40 mph exerts a force of 50 lb on a surface of 500 square feet, how much force will a wind of 80 mph place on a surface of 2 square feet? \n" ); document.write( "--------------- \n" ); document.write( "The most commonly used method is the force is a function of the square of windspeed. \n" ); document.write( "The wind is 2x --> 4x the pressure. \n" ); document.write( "50*4*(2/500) = 0.8 pounds \n" ); document.write( "================================== \n" ); document.write( "PS The forces used in the problem are not realistic. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |