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This article is from the Star Trek Tech FAQ, by Joshua Bell inexorabletash@hotmail.com with numerous contributions by others.

17 "So what if two people take a long rope, and start walking away from each other?" (Holodeck and Computers - Star Trek)

The answer in this instance could be that the Holodeck hides part of
the rope, and projects an image of a tightening rope along with force
beam-generated tension.

In general, though, the answer to these "boggle the Holodeck"
questions is that no, it's not perfect. You will encounter limitations
to the technology, and gaps in the 'reality' will become apparent.
However, you really do have to be looking for problems to find them,
such as the left-right reversal in "Ship In A Bottle" [TNG]. (Benjamin
Chee)

 

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