Two identical cyclists ride up the same mountain, both starting at the same time. Rider 1 rides straight up the mountain, and Rider 2 rides up the longer road that has a lower grade. Rider 1 gets to the top before Rider 2. Ignoring friction and wind resistance, which one of the following statements is true?

Two identical cyclists ride up the same mountain, both starting at the same time. Rider 1 rides straight up the mountain, and Rider 2 rides up the longer road that has a lower grade. Rider 1 gets to the top before Rider 2. Ignoring friction and wind resistance, which one of the following statements is true?

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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