Question 2

Question 2

Resultants question 2

The diagram shows a belt pulley-drive reduction system. If the resultant force passes through point O, calculate:

the belt tension T
the magnitude and direction of the resultant R

The diagram shows a belt pulley-drive reduction system. If the resultant force passes through point O, calculate:

the belt tension T
the magnitude and direction of the resultant R

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Step 1:
Find T by considering net moment

Step 1:
Find T by considering net moment

Resultants solution step 1

Step 2:
Calculate magnitude and direction of resultant force R

Step 2:
Calculate magnitude and direction of resultant force R

Resultants solution step 2

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Resultants formula

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