A belt drives a pulley of 200mm diameter such that the ratio of tensions in the tight side and slack side is 1.2. If the maximum tension in the belt is not to exceed 240KN. Find the safe power transmitted by the pulley at a speed of 60rpm

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Problem 4.160P: If PCD=6000lb and PGD=1000lb (both compression), find P and Q.
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A belt drives a pulley of 200mm diameter such that the ratio of tensions in the tight side and slack side is 1.2. If the maximum tension in the belt is not to exceed 240KN. Find the safe power transmitted by the pulley at a speed of 60rpm.

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