Calculate the energy to accelerate and decelerate a leg

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The discussion focuses on calculating the energy required to accelerate and decelerate a leg during jogging, with the mass of the legs represented as m and the running speed as v*. Participants express confusion over the relationship between mass, velocity, and energy, questioning the applicability of the kinetic energy formula E = 1/2mv² due to the change in velocity involved. There is a consensus that the problem is complex and requires further exploration of the dynamics of leg movement. The conversation highlights the need for a deeper understanding of physics principles related to energy expenditure in running. Overall, the participants are seeking clarity on how to approach the calculation effectively.
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In one model of jogging, the energy expenditure is assumed to go into accelerating and decelerating the legs.
If the mass of the legs is m and the running speed is v*, calculate the energy to accelerate and decelerate a leg. Assume that each leg starts in each step at a velocity v = 0 and accelerates to v=v*

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Whats the relationship between mass, velocity and energy?
 
What is it just E = 1/2mv2
 
Ehh, no because there is a change in velocity. I'm stuck too.
 
Yep I have no idea
 

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