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The running of mice in two different sized running wheels was observed. The number of wheel turns, the distance run, and an approximation of the work done were calculated. It was found that the number of turns and the distance run were greater in the small wheels than in the large wheels but that the amount of work done was constant.
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Collier, G., Leshner, A.I. An invariant in mouse running wheel behavior. Psychon Sci 8, 9–10 (1967). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03330641
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