scott wrote:
>> So a force of 1N and a force of 1,000N both require the same amount of 
>> traction?
>>
>> How does *that* work?!
> 
> If the 1000 N force is on an object weighing 1000 kg, and the 1 N force 
> is on an object weighting 1 kg, then yes, they both require the same 
> amount of friction and will result in the same acceleration.

This must truly be the definition of "counter-intuitive". I cannot begin 
to imagine how this can be true. It is surely self-evident that applying 
a large force requires better grip than does applying a small force.

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