Rowing machine: the power it takes to hold a pace (Concept2's formula)
A pace of 2:05 per 500 m takes 179 watts; 1:40 takes 350. A speed 25% higher takes 1.95 times the power: the power goes with the cube of the speed.
What does this axis measure?
Rower's power (W)
What does this axis measure?
Pace per 500 m (s)
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The data: 21 points
| Pace per 500 m (s) | Rower's power (W) |
|---|---|
| 80 | 683.6 |
| 85 | 569.9 |
| 90 | 480.1 |
| 95 | 408.2 |
| 100 | 350 |
| 105 | 302.3 |
| 110 | 263 |
| 115 | 230.1 |
| 120 | 202.5 |
| 125 | 179.2 |
| 130 | 159.3 |
| 135 | 142.3 |
| 140 | 127.6 |
| 145 | 114.8 |
| 150 | 103.7 |
| 155 | 94 |
| 160 | 85.4 |
| 165 | 77.9 |
| 170 | 71.2 |
| 175 | 65.3 |
| 180 | 60 |
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