Two parallel shafts, 36 inches apart are connected by a belt drive. The driving pulley rotates at 600 RPM and the driven pulley at 250 RPM. The smaller pulley diameter is 10 inches. For both an open and a crossed belt, determine: A. the length of the belt.

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Two parallel shafts, 36 inches apart are connected by a belt drive. The driving pulley rotates at 600 RPM and the driven pulley at 250 RPM. The smaller pulley diameter is 10 inches. For both an open and a crossed belt, determine:

A.  the length of the belt.

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