The pitch of a chain is 200 mm. An 8 sprocket is operating at 250 rpm and driving a 25 teeth sprocket through the drain. The tension in the chain is 15 KN. Determine the maximum power.
(a) 100 kw
(b) 200 kw
(c) 300 kw
(d) 400 kw
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My question is from Mechanical Power Transmission in division Mechanical Power Transmission of Farm Machinery