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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Three mountain climbers set out to climb a mountain from the same altitude and all arrive at the same location at the top. Mountain climber A took a long gradual slope to the top, B went a steeper but shorter path, and C tackled the sheer straight side to the top. Assume all three climbers have the same mass. Which climber gained the greatest potential energy?

OpenStudy (jfraser):

none.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Whichever weighed the most.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Oops, sorry, didn't see they all weighed the same. So whoever carried the most equipment.

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