Machine Design

In an open flat belt drive with angle of wrap $\theta$ and coefficient of friction $\mu$, the ratio of tight side tension $T_1$ to slack side tension $T_2$ neglecting centrifugal effects is:

Options:

• (A) e^{\mu \theta}
• (B) e^{-\mu \theta}
• (C) \mu \theta
• (D) \ln(\mu \theta)