In 2017 Hurricane Irma, a category 5 hurricane had winds up to 180 mph. Hurricanes winds often rip roofs off buildings due to the difference in atmospheric pressures. What would be the force acting on a roof (13 m x 9.9 m).

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In 2017 Hurricane Irma, a category 5 hurricane
had winds up to 180 mph. Hurricanes winds often rip
roofs off buildings due to the difference in atmospheric
pressures. What would be the force acting on a roof (13 m
x 9.9 m).

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