2006-06-13 03:04:11 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
the steps are higher and deeper than a normal staircase
2006-06-13 03:06:53 · answer #1 · answered by Xorgon 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Because the rise and the going of the steps on an escalator are much larger than a fixed staircase, and so not well suited for walking.
2006-06-13 10:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by Epidavros 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u notice that the escalator has bigger steps than your normal staircase, so if there are 20 steps for both escalator and staircase, u will find that climbing the staircase will be easier.
2006-06-13 10:47:55 · answer #3 · answered by gdfella2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Escalators' steps have more height than the steps of a staircase. Escalator manufactures do this to ensure proper function of the escalator; which is odd because they still don't work properly all of the time.
2006-06-13 10:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by sara_cp86 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the steps are deeper, and the slope of the escalator is usually steeper than that of a staircase
2006-06-13 10:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by bigred8882 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The escalator "steps" are actually farther apart (taller) than a standard step. A standard step is usually around 6 inches (depending on building code) where as an escalator step is typically 8.5. 2.5 inches actually makes a big difference.
2006-06-13 10:19:49 · answer #6 · answered by cowboy'swife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rise between the steps is greater than on a regular staircase.
2006-06-13 10:07:56 · answer #7 · answered by justin_faz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harder to walk up escalator, because the steps are higher.
2006-06-16 02:10:31 · answer #8 · answered by superrubrollers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the width of the steps are greater than a fixed stair case.
2006-06-13 10:10:07 · answer #9 · answered by Add Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the steps are larger and of course, the deadly ragged edge can make us a little tense in case we might stumble. OUCH
2006-06-13 10:23:39 · answer #10 · answered by butrcupps 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋