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Sullivan "fixed" the G-ratchet by adding really stiff springs to
the bolts as well as "locks" to keep them open until the rod moves
past. Couldn't we just leave the locks out? Essentially just fix the
G-ratchet (forget the S-rachet) by making stiff springs. What's wrong
with this? Why won't it work? (besides it violating the Second Law!)
Pretend like you are going to lead a class discussion (maybe I'll
call on you!) about Fig. 10.11. Explain what is going on here
(especially in parts (c) and (d)).
Explain anything that you didn't understand in the reading assignment:
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