How to solve for face pressure on Roller 3 using the force pushing 1

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A band is wrapped around 4 rollers, assuming no tension change in the belt and no stretch, how can you solve for the face pressure / normal force on roller 3. The contact area on Roller three is 12 ft, and each roller is 80 inches in length
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jrmichler
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Is this homework? If so, we can move it to the homework forum.

This is PF, where we help you, but do not fully solve it for you. So, here's some help:

Step 1: Get all of your units correct.

Step 2: Calculate the tension in the band.

Step 3: Sketch and post a free body diagram for Roller 3.
 

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