College Physics
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Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 14, Problem 1MCQ
To determine
The correct reason behind the blowing off of a roof during a tornado, from the given options.
(a) The air pressure in the house is lower than that outside.
(b) The air pressure in the house is higher than that outside.
(c) The wind is so strong that it blows the roof off.
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