Task 3 (a) Explain how to calculate the initial tension for a V-belt drive. (b) The figure shows a pair of shaft-mounted spur gears having an 18-tooth pinion driving a 45- tooth gear. The power input...

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Extracted text: Task 3 (a) Explain how to calculate the initial tension for a V-belt drive. (b) The figure shows a pair of shaft-mounted spur gears having an 18-tooth pinion driving a 45- tooth gear. The power input is 32-hp at 1800 rev/min. Find the torque on each gear. Find also the power output. 3 in' 3 in