What is the efficiency of a subject on a treadmill who puts out work at the rate of 106 W while consuming oxygen at the rate of 2.00 L/min? (Hint: If the oxygen consumption is 2.00 L/min, then the power input is 700 W.)

What is the efficiency of a subject on a treadmill who puts out work at the rate of 106 W while consuming oxygen at the rate of 2.00 L/min? (Hint: If the oxygen consumption is 2.00 L/min, then the power input is 700 W.)

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