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Homework Statement
find the minimum number of turns the rope should be wound around the cylinder to maintain equilibrium of the weights the coefficient of friction is 0.20 and the mass1= 80kg and mass2-2kg.
how?LawrenceC said:Solve the equation for B.
Belt friction is the resistance or frictional force that occurs between two objects in contact with each other, where at least one of the objects is moving along a belt or surface.
Belt friction can be calculated using the formula F = μN, where F is the frictional force, μ is the coefficient of friction, and N is the normal force.
The coefficient of friction, normal force, and the materials of the objects in contact are the main factors that affect belt friction. Other factors include the speed of the moving object and the surface roughness of the objects.
Belt friction can be reduced by using lubricants or by increasing the surface area of contact between the objects. Additionally, using materials with lower coefficients of friction can also help reduce belt friction.
Belt friction is commonly used in conveyor systems, where belts are used to transport objects from one place to another. It is also used in machinery such as pulleys, gears, and brakes, where friction is necessary for the proper functioning of the machine.