What is the width of belt to transmit 15 HP to a pulley 35 cm in diameter. Pulley makes 1600 rev/min, coefficient of friction between belt is 0.22 and angle of contact is 20°. Maximum tension in belt not to exceed 8 kg per cm width.
(a) 7.79cm
(b) 9.79cm
(c) 3.49cm
(d) 8.79cm
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The above asked question is from Power Transmission System in chapter Ignition and Power Transmission of Farm Machinery