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1) the same Two paths lead to the top of a big hill. One is steep and direct, while the other is twice as long but less steep. How much more potential orgy would you gain if you take the Tonger path? 2) twice as much 3) four times as much 4) half as much 5) you gain no PE in either case

1) the same Two paths lead to the top of a big hill. One is steep and direct, while the other is twice as long but less steep. How much more potential orgy would you gain if you take the Tonger path? 2) twice as much 3) four times as much 4) half as much 5) you gain no PE in either case

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Two paths lead to the top of a big
hill. One is steep and direct, while
2) twice as much
the other is twice as long but less
How much more potential
3) four times as much
steep.
4) half as much
rgy would you gain if you take
the Tonger path?
5) you gain no PE in either
case

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