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The brake shown in figure has a coefficient of friction 0.25 and is to operate using a maximum force F of 500 N. Assume width of the band to be 50 mm, find the braking torque.

(a) 380.2 N

(b) 357.8 N

(c) 444.3 N

(d) 320.3 N

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I need to ask this question from Brakes topic in chapter Brakes and Dynamometers of Machine Dynamics

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Correct answer is (b) 357.8 N

The best I can explain: ΣMo=0

= 115P2 – 365F =0

P2 = 1586.96N

α = 33.59°

Φ = 270 – 33.59 = 4.126 radians

P1 = 4449.6N

Braking torque = (P1 – P2)D/2

= 357.8 N.

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