[Errant]

Actually, it octuples rather than only quadruples.

You're right when speaking of power/energy (e.g. wind turbine hp). I see that I did mention energy in my statement below.

When wind speed doubles the force or energy of the wind quadruples.

However, the force of the wind (e.g. trees, signs knocked down, lbs of force) increases on the square as I mentioned.

My bad on the other and good catch - thanks for correcting!

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However, the force of the wind (e.g. trees, signs knocked down, lbs of force) increases on the square as I mentioned.

My bad on the other and good catch - thanks for correcting!

Right; one doubles; one squares; and the other cubes.

I read ‘energy’, and automatically thought, ‘oops; cubes’.

Force squares with speed; energy cubes with speed; hype squares with energy...con mucho gusto! LOL