Card 29 / 41: Consider a conceptual model of a flagpole exposed to wind. We will approximate the flagpole as a smooth 3 inch OD cylinder 15 m long. The flagpole is exposed to hurricane force winds at 75 mph. Estimate the total transverse force on the flagpole. Which of the following ranges most closely matches your estimate?
A)
20-100 N
B)
300-900 N
C)
3000-5000 N
D)
1-5 N
E)
100-300 N
Answer:
B) 300-900 N
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