The ratio of tension on the tight side to that of theslack ride in a flat belt drive is(a) proportional to the product of coefficient offriction and lap angle(b) an exponential function of the product ofcoefficient of friction and lap angle(c) proportional to lap angle(d) proportional to the coefficient of friction

Answer is (b) an exponential function of the product of coefficient of friction and lap angle.

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