Frictional Force in V Belt Drive Formula

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Force of Friction used in merchant circle where the friction force is equal to the product of coefficient of friction and normal force. Check FAQs
Ff=μbRcosec(β2)
Ff - Force of Friction?μb - Coefficient of Friction b/w Belt & Sides of Groove?R - Total Reaction in Plane of Groove?β - Angle of Groove?

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17.5042Edit=0.3Edit15Editcosec(0.52Edit2)
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Frictional Force in V Belt Drive Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ff=μbRcosec(β2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ff=0.315Ncosec(0.52rad2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ff=0.315cosec(0.522)
Next Step Evaluate
Ff=17.5042412460968N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ff=17.5042N

Frictional Force in V Belt Drive Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Force of Friction
Force of Friction used in merchant circle where the friction force is equal to the product of coefficient of friction and normal force.
Symbol: Ff
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Coefficient of Friction b/w Belt & Sides of Groove
Coefficient of friction b/w belt & sides of groove is the ratio defining the force that resists the motion of one body in relation to another body in contact with it.
Symbol: μb
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Total Reaction in Plane of Groove
Total Reaction in Plane of Groove is a measure of the force holding the two surfaces together.
Symbol: R
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angle of Groove
Angle of groove is shown in degrees and will include all of the groove, if it is a V Groove it will be a dimension from one groove face to the other.
Symbol: β
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sec
Secant is a trigonometric function that is defined ratio of the hypotenuse to the shorter side adjacent to an acute angle (in a right-angled triangle); the reciprocal of a cosine.
Syntax: sec(Angle)
cosec
The cosecant function is a trigonometric function that is the reciprocal of the sine function.
Syntax: cosec(Angle)

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How to Evaluate Frictional Force in V Belt Drive?

Frictional Force in V Belt Drive evaluator uses Force of Friction = Coefficient of Friction b/w Belt & Sides of Groove*Total Reaction in Plane of Groove*cosec(Angle of Groove/2) to evaluate the Force of Friction, Frictional Force in V Belt Drive formula is defined as the measure of the force that opposes motion between the belt and the pulley in a V belt drive system, which is influenced by the belt's friction coefficient, pulley radius, and the angle of the V belt. Force of Friction is denoted by Ff symbol.

How to evaluate Frictional Force in V Belt Drive using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Frictional Force in V Belt Drive, enter Coefficient of Friction b/w Belt & Sides of Groove b), Total Reaction in Plane of Groove (R) & Angle of Groove (β) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Frictional Force in V Belt Drive

What is the formula to find Frictional Force in V Belt Drive?
The formula of Frictional Force in V Belt Drive is expressed as Force of Friction = Coefficient of Friction b/w Belt & Sides of Groove*Total Reaction in Plane of Groove*cosec(Angle of Groove/2). Here is an example- 17.50424 = 0.3*15*cosec(0.52/2).
How to calculate Frictional Force in V Belt Drive?
With Coefficient of Friction b/w Belt & Sides of Groove b), Total Reaction in Plane of Groove (R) & Angle of Groove (β) we can find Frictional Force in V Belt Drive using the formula - Force of Friction = Coefficient of Friction b/w Belt & Sides of Groove*Total Reaction in Plane of Groove*cosec(Angle of Groove/2). This formula also uses Secant (sec), Cosecant (cosec) function(s).
Can the Frictional Force in V Belt Drive be negative?
No, the Frictional Force in V Belt Drive, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Frictional Force in V Belt Drive?
Frictional Force in V Belt Drive is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Frictional Force in V Belt Drive can be measured.
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