A wall of area 2.5 m2 is hit by a gust of wind. The force exerted by the wind upon the wall is 590 kN. Determine the pressure exerted by the wind on the wall.
Given: A = 2.5 m2; F = 590 kN
What will be an ideal response?
P = F/A = (590 kN)/(2.5 m2) = 236 kPa
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