Miami Dade College Wind Energy Discussion

Overview

I’m studying for my Environmental Science class and don’t understand how to answer this. Can you help me study?

Energy Equation: E = mv ( E = wind energy, m = mass of wind, v = wind velocity )

Use the Energy Equation shown above to calculate the wind energy in each of the following. Show DETAILED CALCULATION for each question.

1. Energy in a hurricane with winds of 75 mph ( miles per hour )

1. A cyclone with gusting wind of 115 mph

1. Hurricane with winds of 205 mph.

1. A tornado with wind gusts of 155 mph.

1. A microburst with winds of 85 mph.