The captain, faced now with a sudden time pressure and all mechanical locks being removed, and with the hand pressure on the power levers, may have unintentionally moved the power levers further backwards, passing through the ground idle position, towards full reverse.
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For most new cars, from the top of the price scale to the bottom, the key is no longer a sliver of notched metal that simply works a mechanical lock; it is now part of an electronic access system, with computer-encoded passwords worthy of James Bond.
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However, an electric strike's ramped surface can, upon command, pivot out of the way when the lock on the door is in the locked position and the door is opened, allowing a user to open the door without operating the mechanical lock or using a mechanical key.
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:: The purpose of the electromagnetic door lock in a lecture theatre I know is to allow the door to be unlocked remotely ( which is easier to do with an electromagnetic lock versus a mechanical lock I guess ) by a computer, so someone doesn't have to go around unlocking doors all morning.
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It can also emit frequencies that can open electronic locks, appears to be capable of opening mechanical locks ( the method is not clearly shown, the device is just touched to the lock ) and has a medical injector that can apply various drugs ( e . g . truth serum, stimulants and tranquilizers ).
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Provided the access tokens or devices are themselves strictly controlled and secure ( making it hard for unauthorized people to obtain or fabricate and use them ), and the associated electronic or mechanical locks, doors, walls, barriers etc . are sufficiently strong and complete, unauthorized physical entry to the controlled areas is prevented, protecting the information and other assets within.
