Conveyor Friction 1

Conveyor Friction 1#

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A conveyor belt, angled at \(\theta = {{ params.theta }}^{\circ}\), carries packages up an incline. What must the coefficient of friction be to prevent the packages from slipping as they move? Assume the conveyor belt runs at \(v = {{ params.v }} \ \rm{ft/s}\) and the package has a smooth transition onto the belt.

Part 1#

What is the coefficient of friction?

Answer Section#

Please enter in a numeric value in \(\rm{m/s}\).

Part 2#

If the direction of the conveyor belt was downwards, would the coefficient need to be greater, less than, or the same?

Answer Section#

  • Greater than before

  • The same

  • Less than before

Attribution#

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