The belt tension is maximum when velocity of belt is 0.

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The belt tension is maximum when velocity of belt is 0.

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Chris · Answer 1 · 2026-01-22T10:09:21+0000

The best answer is (a) It is max at v=infinity

Easy explanation: P₁-mv²/P₂-mv²=e^(fa/sinθ/2). Hence belt tension is maximum when v=0.

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