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Chapter 7, Problem 38P
(a)
To determine
To determine: The number of times must the student run the flight of stairs to lose
(b)
To determine
To determine: The average power output in Watt and in horsepower, as he runs up the stairs.
(c)
To determine
To determine: Whether this activity in itself a practical way to lose weight.
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