An isometric contraction is a contraction in which
a. tension (or force) increases, but length stays the same.
b. tension (or force) stays the same, but length increases.
c. tension (or force) stays the same, and length stays the same.
d. tension (or force) stays the same, but length decreases.
e. tension (or force) decreases, and length decreases.
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