Which advantage does a set of stairs have over a ladder that goes straight up?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The total distance traveled is less, although the total work done is the same.
The total distance traveled is less, although the total work done is the same.

The total amount of force is less, although the distance traveled is greater.
The total amount of force is less, although the distance traveled is greater.

The total distance traveled is less, although the force necessary is greater.
The total distance traveled is less, although the force necessary is greater.

The total amount of work is less, although the distance traveled is greater.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The total amount of force is less, although the distance traveled is greater.

Using stairs involves less force applied at any given moment compared to climbing a straight ladder, even though climbing stairs usually means traveling a greater total distance.