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 an output of 50 watts for the desired period, the driven device an output of 50 watts for the desired period, the driven device
 will receive 45 watts input. will receive 45 watts input.
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-    o  The first is the upright position used by the majority+  - The first is the upright position used by the majority
 of cyclists around the world.  In this position, the seat, or of cyclists around the world.  In this position, the seat, or
 saddle, is located slightly behind where it would be if it were a saddle, is located slightly behind where it would be if it were a
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-    o  The second position is the position used by riders of+  - The second position is the position used by riders of
 racing bicycles with dropped handlebars, when they are holding racing bicycles with dropped handlebars, when they are holding
 the upper parts of the bars.  Their back is then at a forward the upper parts of the bars.  Their back is then at a forward
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 resistance to overcome. resistance to overcome.
  
- +  - The third position is the position used in modern semi-recumbent
-    o  The third position is the position used in modern semi-recumbent+
 bicycles.  The placement of the center of the pedaling bicycles.  The placement of the center of the pedaling
 circle relative to the seat is shown in Figure 4.  In this seating circle relative to the seat is shown in Figure 4.  In this seating
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