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Q: A contraction in which there is no change in muscle length but there is a great increase in muscle tension is?
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The type of contraction in which there is a change in the length of a muscle but no change in its tension?

Isotonic is the word you're looking for. Isotonic means the tension remains the same, but the length can change. Isometric means the length remains the same, but the tension can change.


What happens If a muscle is applied to a load that exceeds the muscle's maximum tension?

The muscle length will not change during a contraction.


The muscle decreases in muscle length during contraction but tension is the same?

Isotonic contraction


If you change the length of the string will it make the frequency increase or decrease?

increase the length of the string means decrease the tension in the string, therefore as the tension decreases the frequency will drop due to loosen of the string.


What is A contraction in which the muscle changes in length with the same tension applied to it?

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What is static muscle contraction?

Contraction in which opposing muscles contract against each other and prevent movement. Fixation action of a muscle in a static contraction is termed isometric, because it develops tension without changing length.


Walking is an example of which type of contraction?

Walking is an example of isotonic type of contraction. These are contractions which will force the length of the muscle to change and cause movement.


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Is lifting a dumbell isotonic or isometric?

Lifting a dumbbell is a isotonic contractins because the tension remains unchanged and the muscle's length changes. Any lifting of objects is considered an isotonic contraction.


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