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But if he is to keep dragging himself up the ratchet's teeth one by one he does need to pause in human touch for a bit.
Gravity's Rainbow Pynchon, Thomas 1978
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[15]: Whereas Brownian motion can drive the paddle wheel randomly, the ratchet's movement will only follow if the pawl permits.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008
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[15]: Whereas Brownian motion can drive the paddle wheel randomly, the ratchet's movement will only follow if the pawl permits.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008
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