Answer to Question #181136 in Physics for Andu

Question #181136

2. When traveling by car, we have noticed that uphill the car reduces speed, although engine power does not change. Why ?

Expert's answer

Because the same engine power is required to overcome not only force of friction as on flat road but force of gravity as well.

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