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A multi-vortex tornado with a rotational wind speed of 125 knots is moving from southwes...

A multi-vortex tornado with a rotational wind speed of 125 knots is moving from southwest to northeast at 30 knots. Assume the suction vortices within this tornado have rotational winds of 100 knots:

(a) What is the maximum wind speed of this multivortex tornado?

(b) If you are facing the approaching tornado, on which side (northeast, northwest, southwest, or southeast) would the strongest winds be found? the weakest winds? Explain both of your answers.

(c) According to Table 10.2, p. 316 how would this tornado be classified on the Enhanced Fujita scale?

Reference: Table 10.2:

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