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. 1922 Feb 14;56(1-2):19-41.

doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.1922.sp001989.

The maximum work and mechanical efficiency of human muscles, and their most economical speed

A V Hill

PMID: 16993552
PMCID: PMC1405410
DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.1922.sp001989

The maximum work and mechanical efficiency of human muscles, and their most economical speed

A V Hill. J Physiol. 1922.

. 1922 Feb 14;56(1-2):19-41.

doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.1922.sp001989.

Author

A V Hill

PMID: 16993552
PMCID: PMC1405410
DOI: 10.1113/jphysiol.1922.sp001989

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