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Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
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Chapter 9, Problem 3MCQ
In terms of the torque needed to rotate your leg as you run, would it be better to have a long calf and short thigh, or vice versa?
a. Long calf and short thigh
b. Short calf and long thigh
c. Does not matter
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