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Quick questions on Belt and chain drives - CCEA GCSE Technology and Design
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State the equation for the velocity ratio of a belt drive. [1 mark]
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A 25 mm driver pulley drives a 100 mm pulley. Calculate the velocity ratio. [2 marks]
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For Q2, if the driver turns at 800 rev/min, find the output speed. [2 marks]
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Give one advantage of a chain drive over a belt drive. [1 mark]
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Why might belt slip be a useful feature? [1 mark]
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