A hurricane strength wind is blowing past a wooden box-shaped shack with its door and windows shut.Which one of the following statements is true?

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Due to the wind blowing past the shack, there will be a higher pressure on one side and a lower pressure on the other side. This pressure difference will create a net force on the sides facing away from the wind, and the roof. Therefore, the roof and some of the sides will feel a net force outward. The door and windows, being shut, will not be affected in this scenario. The shack will not implode as the force is external and not acting on the inside of the structure. Option A and E are not correct as only the roof will not feel a net force outward or pulled off together. Option C is also incorrect as the pressure inside the shack will remain constant unless there is a leakage or opening.

A Hurricane Strength Wind Is Blowing Past a Wooden Box-Shaped