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Calculate the power transmitted by the belt and pulley arrangement, if tension on tight side of the belt is 50 kg and tension on slack side is 25 kg. The diameter and speed of driving pulley is 0.95 m and 350 rpm.

(a) 3.97 KW

(b) 4.97 KW

(c) 6.97 KW

(d) 5.97 KW

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Correct choice is (d) 5.97 KW

To elaborate: Power = (T1 – T2) * v

V = \(\frac{πDN}{60}=\frac{π*0.95*350}{60}\)=17.41 m/s

P = (490-147) * 17.41 = 5.97 KW.

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