A mountaineer is climbing a mountain with varying slopes carrying a bag. At which point during the climb will the potential energy of the bag be maximum, assuming no loss of energy and constant mass?
Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM
Options
- (A) At the highest altitude during the climb
- (B) At the steepest slope of the climb
- (C) At the starting position at the base of the mountain
- (D) Halfway up the mountain
Verified Answer
Option (A): At the highest altitude during the climb
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