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Walking the Spool variation 1
M-k1e



Arrange a weight and pulley to pull on the spool, and the spool will roll to equilibrium at the critical angle.


Fishbane Chapter:   11.3
HRW 9th:   12.05
Reese Chapter:   10.919
RHK 5th:   9.5
SJ 3rd Chapter:   10.6
PIRA DCS classification:   1K10.302

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