Prob # 9. Find the horsepower transmitted by a pair of friction wheels, the diameter of driving wheel is 10 inches, and it revolves at 200 rpm. The width of the wheel is 2 inches. The force per inch width of face is 150 pound and the coefficient of friction is 0.20. a. 96 hp  b. 23 hp c. 1.2 hp d. 1.6 hp

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Prob # 9. Find the horsepower transmitted by a pair of friction wheels, the diameter of driving wheel is 10 inches, and it revolves at 200 rpm. The width of the wheel is 2 inches. The force per inch width of face is 150 pound and the coefficient of friction is 0.20.

a. 96 hp 

b. 23 hp

c. 1.2 hp

d. 1.6 hp

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