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(b) Now assume that the tendon is compliant with stiffness
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. Further assume that both the muscle and tendon have linear force–length relationships (see figures below). Design an algorithm (using pseudocode or a flowchart) to solve for the muscle force (
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) and iterating until a stopping condition is met. Just describe the algorithm (do not try to solve for
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(c) Complete one iteration of the algorithm you designed in part (b) using the properties and scenario described above. Use the initial guess
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. Based on your calculations, how should you change your guess to get closer to the point where the muscle and tendon are in equilibrium?
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