The discussion focuses on calculating the net force exerted by wind on a flat roof using Bernoulli's equation. Given a wind speed of 35 m/s and a roof area of 240 m², the dynamic pressure is determined using the formula \( \frac{\text{density} \times \text{velocity}^2}{2} \). The net force is then calculated by comparing the dynamic pressure of the wind to the internal air pressure, applying the relationship \( \text{pressure} = \frac{\text{force}}{\text{area}} \).
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