Question

Suppose you want to climb a mountain in a local national park. There are two options for you to reach the top?
I. Walking up a trail that winds toward the top with a gentle slop
II. Scaling a vertical cliff face
Based on what you know about inclined planes, which of the following statements is TRUE??

a. You use more force for a given distance of movement on the walk than on the climb?
b. Walking up on the trail, you cover a greater distance but with less force.
c. Scaling the cliff uses less force than walking up the trail
d. Both methods require you to cover the same distance,