motor, operating clockwise is coupled through a belt drive to rotate an industrial exhaust fan at 500 rpm. The diameter of the motor sheave is 4 in. and the sheave on the fan is 14 in. Determine the belt speed.

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A motor, operating clockwise is coupled through a belt drive to rotate an industrial exhaust fan at 500 rpm. The diameter of the motor sheave is 4 in. and the sheave on the fan is 14 in. Determine the belt speed.

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