The two pieces of evidence that support the connection between g-forces and the pressure on knots (and the body) are:
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"We were surprised that the accelerations were so high." - This statement indicates that the researchers observed significant accelerations, which relate directly to the effect of g-forces on both the body and the knots.
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"The videos showed as the shoelaces bounce up and down with each footfall the main knot begins to deform." - This observation demonstrates the physical impact of the forces applied to the shoelaces, suggesting that the g-forces exert pressure on the knots similarly to how they affect the body.
Both of these pieces of evidence highlight the connection between g-forces and the resultant physical effects on the knots and the body during movement.