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Experienced hikers prefer to step over a fallen log in their path rather than stepping on top and stepping down on the other side. Explain.
Experienced hikers prefer to step over a fallen log in their path rather than stepping on top and stepping on the other side.
Answer to Problem 15Q
Solution:Whena hiker steps over a fallen log, the work done
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Hiker steps over a fallen log vs hiker stepping on top and stepping on the other side.
If a hiker steps over a fallen log, the work done
For the case in which the hiker decides to step on top of the log, the muscles do work
Conclusion: When the hiker step over a fallen log, the work done
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