The wheel isn't rolling at all.

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et — 11/20/2004 7:13:28 PM (archived)

That much is certain. I don't know what would be the point in locking it up. The drag appears to be biasing the direction of travel of the rover. Notice the sawtooth shaped path that is periodic compensation for the drag.

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Effect of Spirit wheel drag seen in this picture? - pwokenyaw - 11/20/2004 4:35:22 AM
- Is the bearing seized? (n/t) - Gary - 11/20/2004 5:42:23 AM
  - The wheel isn't rolling at all. - et - 11/20/2004 7:13:28 PM
    - re: The wheel isn't rolling at all. - Doug Ellison - 11/20/2004 8:51:15 PM
      - Ok, hey thanks! - et - 11/20/2004 8:57:00 PM
        
        Ignorance is bliss (n/t) - Gary - 11/20/2004 9:22:59 PM

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