Given:
There are two paths to the top of the hill.
One is steep and direct while the other is twice long but less steep.
To find the potential energy by taking the longer path.
Step-by-step explanation:
Potential energy is
Here, m is the mass.
g is the acceleration due to gravity.
h is the height of the hill.
Thus, the same potential energy will be gained as the height of the hill is same.