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    derivation of tension ratio for pulley

    Can anyone please point me to a derivation of the tension ratio: For belt drives use T2/T1=e^(mu*beta) where T2 = tight side tension = load + T1 T1 = slack side tension mu = friction coefficient beta = wrap angle in radians Thanks

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