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liraira [26]
3 years ago
6

Explain why it is easier to climb a mountain on a zigzag path rather than one straight up the side.

Physics
1 answer:
GaryK [48]3 years ago
8 0
Although a zig zag pattern going up a mountain means you walk further, the incline of the slope is a lot less so you don't have to work as hard.
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