How Do Wind Belts Oscillate?

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Wind belts oscillate based on several physical properties, including length, width, mass, tension, and material loss. A belt with less mass, greater tension, and shorter length will exhibit a higher frequency of oscillation. Conversely, a wider belt may improve efficiency but could result in a lower frequency. Materials with low loss contribute to higher efficiency and frequency, while greater loss leads to lower frequency and efficiency. Understanding these factors is crucial for modeling wind belt oscillations effectively.
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Have you guys heard of wind belts?



How would you model the oscillation of the actual belt?
 
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stimulisRK said:
Have you guys heard of wind belts?



How would you model the oscillation of the actual belt?

The oscillation depends on length, width, mass, tension and loss of the belt.

Less mass, higher frequency
Greater tension, higher frequency
Shorter length, higher frequency
Greater width, probably greater efficiency and lower frequency.
Low loss material, higher efficiency.
Greater loss, lower frequency and less efficiency.


I have no equation for the oscillation.

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