Cruise control and windlass: what they have in common

1. Step 1. Cruise control — evolved from — Centrifugal governor. Early systems were a development of the centrifugal governor.
2. Step 2. Centrifugal governor — uses — Centrifugal effect. The weights spread apart as the speed rises.
3. Step 3. Centrifugal effect — is used in — Sling. The projectile is whirled around.
4. Step 4. Sling — has part — Rope. A strap.
5. Step 5. Rope — is part of — Windlass. A rope.

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