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Q4. A vee belt pulley has an included angle of 60^o. The tension when stationary is 110 N. The drive wheel is 240 mm diameter and rotates at 1500 rpm. The coefficient of friction between contact surfaces is 0.32 and the angle of lap is 165^o.

Using the relationship:

F₁/F₂ = e^μθ

where:

F₁: the maximum force in the tight side of the belt

F₂: the minimum force in the slack side of the belt

μ: the coefficient of friction

θ: the angle of lap in radians

Calculate EACH of the following:

(a) The tension on each side of the belt during operation; (12)

(b) The maximum power transmitted. (4)