Why is strong wind able to sway and knock down a tree, but a human who weighs far less could easily wander through the same wind?
In: Physics
I believe this has to do with both the surface area of the tree and it’s center of gravity. People present less surface to press against and their weight is closer to the ground. However, a tree presents a lot of surface and the branches catch the wind. Then having its weight higher in the air it is easier to sway and possibly topple.
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