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harkovskaia [24]
3 years ago
14

Explain why it is esaier to climb a mountain on a zigzag path rather than one straight up the side. is your increase in gravitat

ional energy the same in both cases?
Physics
1 answer:
pogonyaev3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

More work done with less power

The increase in gravitational energy is the same as the height which is a function of gravitational energy is the same in both cases

Explanation:

Climbing the mountain in zigzag pattern is easier because

1. The time it takes to climb increases so that the required power or rate of doing work decreases

2. Climbing in zigzag pattern affords the use of leverages by the sides

3. Similar mechanical power gain and efficiency from using a drive screw instead of a nail to fasten items together can be achieved

The increase in gravitational energy is the same gravitational energy ~ mass × gravity ×height

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