Suppose the Wind Speed Increases from 8 Km/h to 16

question 43

Multiple Choice

Suppose the wind speed increases from 8 km/h to 16 km/h. Which of the following expresses the factor by which the force of the wind will have increased?

• A)2
• B)4
• C)5
• D)25

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