Tob. Sci., 1962, 6-16, p. 62-70, ISSN.0082-4623
Physical properties of green virginia-type tobacco leaves. Part IV. Kinetic energy absorption and force relationships during separation from the stalk
North Carolina State College, Raleigh, North Carolina USA
The results of this study allow the following conclusions: The average energy absorbed in the removal of tobacco leaves by a downward impact is around .9 ft. lbs. The values range from .115 to 1.99 ft. lbs. for normally suckered tobacco leaves...