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The intensity of a tornado is determined by damage, wchi is used to estimate wind speed and assign it a rating from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest)

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What is the difference between force and power?

Force is the rate of change of momentum (which is the product of mass and velocity) whereas power is the rate of work done (product of force and displacement) In fact, it can be shown that power = force x velocity


Is a tornado a force?

A tornado is often described as a "force of nature" but in physics it is not a distinct force. Several forces are in operation in and around a tornado.


How does a tornado destroy power lines?

The winds of a tornado carry a large amount of force. Most tornadoes are capable of toppling trees and breaking tree limbs, some of which may fall on power lines, snapping them. An EF1 or EF2 (86-135 mph winds) carries enough force in its winds to topple and snap wooden power poles. The winds of an EF3 tornado (136-165 mph) are powerful enough to crumple steel transmission towers.


Where does the force from a tornado come from?

The power of a tornado comes from the thunderstorm that produces it. A thunderstorm is powered by the energy that water vapor releases when it condenses. Differences in wind speed and direction wind altitude, a condition called wind shear, sets these storms rotating. This rotation can then tighten and intensify to form a tornado.


Is power the same as weight?

No, power and weight are not the same. Power is the rate at which work is done or energy is transferred, measured in watts or horsepower. Weight, on the other hand, is the force acting on an object due to gravity, measured in units such as pounds or kilograms.

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How is the deadliest tornado measured?

Its is measured by speed,power,andwind speed


Is power measured in newtons?

No. Power is measured in Watts also known as joules per second. Newtons is a measure of force.


What are the release dates for Power Rangers Wild Force - 2002 The Tornado Spin 1-19?

Power Rangers Wild Force - 2002 The Tornado Spin 1-19 was released on: USA: 15 June 2002


Is a tornado's width measured at the top or bottom?

A tornado's width is measured at bottom, usually by the width of the damage path.


How thick can a tornado get?

The widest tornado on record was measured to be 2.6 miles wide.


SI measure of force and weight?

Force is measured in Newtons. Weight is a force, therefore it is also measured in Newtons.Force is measured in Newtons. Weight is a force, therefore it is also measured in Newtons.Force is measured in Newtons. Weight is a force, therefore it is also measured in Newtons.Force is measured in Newtons. Weight is a force, therefore it is also measured in Newtons.


How can a tornado's strength be measured?

The intensity of a tornado is estimated based on the severity of the damage it inflicts.


Is power a vector quantity or a scalar quantity?

vector, power= work/time and work= force * distance, force is vector.


What is the difference between force and power?

Force is the rate of change of momentum (which is the product of mass and velocity) whereas power is the rate of work done (product of force and displacement) In fact, it can be shown that power = force x velocity


Is a tornado a force?

A tornado is often described as a "force of nature" but in physics it is not a distinct force. Several forces are in operation in and around a tornado.


When a tornado is measured is it from the cloud or on the ground?

The intensity of a tornado is rated based on damage done on the ground.


Have you ever witnessed the destructive force of a cow tornado"?

No, I have never witnessed the destructive force of a cow tornado.