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The force of the wind blowing directly on a flat surface varies directly with the area of...

The force of the wind blowing directly on a flat surface varies directly with the area of the surface and the square of the velocity of the wind. A 10 mile an hour (mph) wind blowing on a wooden gate that measures 3 by 6 feet exerts a force of 15 pounds. What is the force on a 1.5 by 2 foot traffic sign from a 50 mph wind?

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Solutions For Problems in Chapter 1.2B