if a person was walking at a constant rate of a slat surface, then they stared going up stairs, say, of 45%, would that exert 45% more energy? How would that work?

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if a person was walking at a constant rate of a slat surface, then they stared going up stairs, say, of 45%,  would that exert 45% more energy? How would that work?

anonymous · Answer

Good question, and the exertion of energy as a function of the slope at which a person is walking I'm not even sure exists in exact terms lol.

anonymous · Answer

ok, well, thanks anyway:)

anonymous · Answer

I mean, google it, check it out!

anonymous · Answer

i have been, the only things i could find were how to calculate energy used based on the weight of the person climbing the stairs:(

anonymous · Answer

Well wait a minute. If you calculate energy used over a period of time for both on flat ground and at a set slope you can compare the two answers and see the difference in energy used!!

anonymous · Answer

So pick a wieght, and pick a time - interval. 

Say your weight and over 1 minute. 

Then calculate how much energy you use walking on flat ground at a CONSTANT rate. Say 3 miles/hr.

Then you will know your energy used on flat ground

anonymous · Answer

lol, do the same speed, time interval, same weight, and choose to walk at 45 degrees instead and see the difference =0P

anonymous · Answer

oh, yeah, i guess i would just be able to make my own ratio that way. Thank you!:)

anonymous · Answer

Lol of course. Have a good night @mkerr017  =0)