Identifying the 'Tight Side' of a V-Belt on Pulley C

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The 'tight side' of a V-belt on Pulley C is identified as the side where the tension is greater, typically referred to as the F1 side. To confirm this, one can perform a torque balance analysis, which will reveal the distribution of forces acting on the belt. Understanding this concept is crucial for effective belt drive system maintenance and optimization.

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in the picture, what is the 'tight side' of the v belt on pulley c?

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is it the F1 side? I don't know how to identify this
 

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Yes. You can check by doing a torque balance.
 

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