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The centrifugal tension in the belt

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Sarveshwer Chandra
Sarveshwer Chandra 6 years ago
reduces power transmission
Sujith Honnavar
Sujith Honnavar 6 years ago
The answer is B.
Power transmission is proportional to belt speed. Therefore the centrifugal force reduces the pressure between the belt and the pulleys, and move the belt away from the pulley and reduce the wrap angle. Therefore, the belt tensions and power transmission also are reduced
Sujith Honnavar
Sujith Honnavar 6 years ago
The answer is B.
Power transmission is proportional to belt speed. Therefore the centrifugal force reduces the pressure between the belt and the pulleys, and move the belt away from the pulley and reduce the wrap angle. Therefore, the belt tensions and power transmission also are reduced