Question: A flat belt is used to transmit a torque from pulley A to pulley B. The radius of each pulley is 3 in., and a

A flat belt is used to transmit a torque from pulley A to pulley B. The radius of each pulley is 3 in., and a force of magnitude P = 225 lb is applied as shown to the axle of pulley A. Knowing that the coefficient of static friction is 0.35, determine

(a) The largest torque which can be transmitted,

(b) The corresponding maximum value of the tension in the belt.



-12 in.

-12 in.

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