Chapter 5.6, Problem 13E

To determine

(a)

The equation for Hill's law for fast-twitch vertebrate muscles.

To determine

(b)

To sketch:

The $S$ versus $F$ for forces up to $300\text{kPa}$.

To determine

(c)

To find:

The change in muscle’s contraction speed as the force applied increases.

To determine

(d)

To find:

The condition when $S$ is zero and its meaning in terms of the muscle.

To determine

(e)

To find:

The horizontal asymptote for rational function for $S$ and its meaning.

To determine

(f)

To find:

The vertical asymptote for rational function for $S$ and its meaning.