A flat belt makes contact with an 16 in. diameter pulley through half its circumference. If the coefficient of friction is 0.45, and a torque of 300 ft-lbs is to be transmitted, calculate the belt tensions.

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4.) A flat belt makes contact with an 16 in. diameter pulley through half its
circumference. If the coefficient of friction is 0.45, and a torque of 300 ft-lbs is to
be transmitted, calculate the belt tensions.
Transcribed Image Text:4.) A flat belt makes contact with an 16 in. diameter pulley through half its circumference. If the coefficient of friction is 0.45, and a torque of 300 ft-lbs is to be transmitted, calculate the belt tensions.
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