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Two pulleys are connected by a belt. The sum of the diameters of two pulleys is 90 cm and while the one makes 50 rpm, the other makes 20 rpm. Find the diameter of other pulley.

(a) 63.29 cm

(b) 53.29 cm

(c) 64.29 cm

(d) 54.29 cm

This question was addressed to me during an internship interview.

Question is from Mechanical Power Transmission in portion Mechanical Power Transmission of Farm Machinery

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The correct answer is (c) 64.29 cm

Explanation: \(\frac{N1}{N2} = \frac{D2}{D1} \)

\(\frac{50}{20} = \frac{D2}{D1} \)

D2 = 2.5 D1

D1 + D2 = 90

D1 + 2.5 D1 = 90

D1 = 25.71 cm

D2 = 64.29 cm.

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