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Define slip and creep with reference to belt drive. Also state their effect on velocity ratio.

Question: 

Define slip and creep with reference to belt drive. Also state their effect on velocity ratio.

Answer: 

V- Belt drive – air compressor, machine tools (drilling machine)  Flat belt drive - lathe headstock, floor mill, stone crusher unit  Gear drive – gear box of vehicles, cement mixing unit, machine tools, I.C. Engine, differential of automobile, dial indicator  Chain drive – Bicycle, cranes, Hoists, bikes