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Why do cars accelerated up the slopes at the same speed but required different amounts of force

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The same way Newton’s apple fell from the tree and failed to “fall” back up. The steeper the slope the faster the pull of gravity will act. Assuming you are providing the exact same power to a car an upslope will slow the car and a down slope will speed the car. The greater the slope, the greater effect. Until you reach vertical, you should never operate a vehicle in such a manner.

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