Belts and Pulleys Flashcards
1
Q
What are belts and pulleys and what do they do?
A
They are a form of transportation
it is made up of 2 wheels and a belt
2
Q
What are two advantages of them?
A
cheap
low maintenance
3
Q
What are 2 disadvantages of belts and pulleys?
A
wire can slip
belt can snap
4
Q
what are 2 examples of belts and pulleys?
A
back of a washing machine
crane
5
Q
what is the equation for finding the velocity ratio?
A
diameter of driven pulley
velocity ration = ————————————–
diameter of driver pulley
