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In a belt drive, if the pulley diameter is doubled keeping the tension and belt width constant, then it will be necessary to

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Vinay Singh
Vinay Singh 6 years ago
Due to twice increase in diameter of pulley, torque on key is double and has to be resisted by key width. Length can't be increased as belt width is same. So correct option is c
Nilotpal Kumar
Nilotpal Kumar 6 years ago
Ans is increase the width.
Madhavan Palmani
Madhavan Palmani 7 years ago
Option c is correct
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