Calculate Force on Wall from Tornado Pressure: N Units

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To calculate the outward force on a wall from tornado pressure, the pressure inside the tornado is given as 0.46 atm, which converts to approximately 46598 Pa. The wall dimensions are 6.2m by 5.5m, resulting in an area of 34.1 m². Using the formula F = PA, the force is calculated by multiplying the pressure in Pascals by the area. The correct approach involves ensuring the pressure is accurately converted and applied to the wall area. The final force exerted on the wall can be determined using these calculations.
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Air within the funnel of a large tornado may have a pressure of only 0.46 atm.
What is the approximate outward force F on a 6.2m x 5.5m wall if a tornado suddenly envelopes the house? Atmospheric pressure is 1.013 x 10^5 Pa. Answer in units of N.

I know that P= F/A, so F=PA. I tryed just multiplying the pressure and area, but that was not correct. I also tried converting atms to Pa and then multiplying; however, that was also incorrect.

Help me, please.
 
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What pressure did you use to find the force?
 
.46 atm.
I mulitiplied .46 and 1.013 x 10^5 to convert atm to Pa. And I got 46598 Pa and then mulitiplied that by 34.1 m^2 (6.2m x 5.5m) to solve for the force.
 
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