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Mean values of constants a and b from eqn (1)
| Men (n = 8) | Women (n = 9) | |
|---|---|---|
| a (J min−1)/(l min−1)3 (× 10−5) | 6.4 ± 4.1 | 19.0 ± 14.4* |
| (2.5–14.0) | (7.0–54.8) | |
| b (J min−1)/(l min−1)2 (× 10−3) | 6.8 ± 3.2 | 6.4 ± 7.4 |
| (2.0–10.3) | (−5.2–14.9) |
Constant a represents the work done in overcoming the resistance to turbulent flow. Constant b represents the work done in overcoming viscous resistance (see text). Values are means ± s.d. with ranges in parentheses.
Significantly different from men (P < 0.05).
