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Differentiate between belt drive and gear drive.

Question: 

Differentiate between belt drive and gear drive.

Answer: 

Difference between Belt and Gear Drive: (Any 04 Points, 01 Mark for each)
Basis
Belt Drive
Gear Drive
Power
transmitting Less
High
capacity
Slip & Creep
Material used
Type of drive
Centre distance between
the shafts
Overload taking capacity
Velocity Ratio
Use
Occurs
Flexible in nature
Slip drive
Medium or large
No
Rigid material used
Positive drive
Very less
Slips when overloaded
Damages
when
overloaded
Does not remain constant Remain constant
Low to moderate power High power transmission
transmission

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ME-6I-22655-W19-Q2-a-2-U5