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Data Set for CHAPTERS 4 and 7


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Experiments have been performed where a lizard is encouraged to run as fast as possible, starting from rest. The distance run in meters (second column) is then measured as a function of time in seconds (first column). Data from "Effects of body size and slope on acceleration of a lizard (Stellio Stellio)" by R.B. Huey and P.E. Hertz, J. Exp. Biol., Volume 110, 1984, 113-123.


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1st col 2nd col
0.000 0.000
0.044 0.040
0.076 0.100
0.104 0.160
0.150 0.275
0.252 0.520
0.336 0.760
0.416 1.020
0.500 1.280
0.576 1.520
0.661 1.780
0.750 2.050