Belt Conveyor Problem: Finding Length and Weight | Grain Density 700 kg/m^3

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The discussion focuses on calculating the real length and conveying weight of a belt conveyor with a grain density of 700 kg/m³, a belt velocity of 1.3 m/sec, and a height of 5m. The initial calculation for the length, using the sine function, was determined to be incorrect, as the tangent function was deemed inappropriate for this scenario. Participants highlighted the need for clarification on the term "conveing wight" and requested additional information regarding the height of the material on the conveyor for accurate weight calculations.

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hey ... i need help with this problem Grain density=700 kg/m^3
velocity of belt=1.3 m/sec
tan(theta)=tan(30)=0.6
height=5m
wide of belt = 50cm

find:
1- real Length
2- conveing wight

look at pic

http://hh7.an3m1.com/Sep/an3m1.com_13608577291.png My answer : 1- sin(30)= 5\L
L= 10 * 2.5= 25m

2- conveing wight i need help with it
 
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I don't understand how you tried to calculate the length, but the result is wrong. The tangens is not really useful here.

What is "conveing wight"? And do you have some height of the material on the conveyor?