While Running, a Person Dissipates About 0

question 14

Short Answer

While running, a person dissipates about 0.6 J of mechanical energy per step per kilogram of body mass. If a 60-kg person runs with a power of 70 watts during a race, how fast is the person running? Assume a running step is 1.5 m long.

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