Posted 6/4/2013 21:59 (#3138215 - in reply to #3138047) Subject: RE: How much energy stored in a moving vehicle?
CENTRAL ILLINIOS
The pulling force on the rope or strap will depend on how fast the pulling tractor slows forward motion. The formula is force =mass x acceleration. If it stops on a dime the force will be higher than if it slows down gradually as the rope stretches. I think.