If P₁ and P₂ are the tight and slack side tensions in the belt, then the initial tension P_i (according to Barth) will be equal to (Where, P_c is centrifugal tension)

A) $${\left( {\frac{{\sqrt {{{\text{P}}_1}} + \sqrt {{{\text{P}}_2}} }}{2}} \right)^2}$$ B) $${{\text{P}}_1} + {{\text{P}}_2}$$ C) $$\frac{1}{2}\left( {{{\text{P}}_1} + {{\text{P}}_2}} \right)$$ D) $$\frac{1}{2}\left( {{{\text{P}}_1} + {{\text{P}}_2}} \right) + {{\text{P}}_{\text{c}}}$$

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Sarveshwer Chandra 6 years ago

D. [⅟₂ × (P1 + P2)] + Pc

Madhavan Palmani 7 years ago

(T1+T2/2) + Tc = T1 + T2 + 2Tc/2.

Option is D

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If P₁ and P₂ are the tight and slack side tensions in the belt, then the initial tension P_i (according to Barth) will be equal to (Where, P_c is centrifugal tension)