$A$ wind with speed $40 \ m/s$ blows parallel to the roof of a house. The area of the roof is $250 \ m^2$. Assuming that the pressure inside the house is atmospheric pressure,the force exerted by the wind on the roof and the direction of the force will be $(\rho_{air} = 1.2 \ kg/m^3)$.

  • A
    $4.8 \times 10^5 \ N$,downwards
  • B
    $4.8 \times 10^5 \ N$,upwards
  • C
    $2.4 \times 10^5 \ N$,upwards
  • D
    $2.4 \times 10^5 \ N$,downwards

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