In a cone pulley, if the sum of radii of the pulleys on the driving and driven shafts is constant, then
A. Open belt drive is recommended
B. Crossed belt drive is recommended
C. Both open belt drive and crossed belt drive is recommended
D. The drive is recommended depending upon the torque transmitted
Answer: Option B

When the belt is stationary,it is subjected to some tension,known as initial tension.the value of this tension is equal to the