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To reach the same height , why is it easier to follow a path of lower inclination ?

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To reach the same height the work done is equal for all paths, since the potential energy attained is the same. Now , work done= force`xx` displacement . For a path of lower inclination, this displacement is higher, so the force required is less. Thus it is easier to follow such a path.
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