An electric motor is used to run an auger. The motor is turning at 3,600 rpm (revolutions per minute). It is installed with a 2.8-inch pulley that uses a 3/ /4-inch v-belt. The auger should turn at 850 rpm. The centers of the pulleys are 28 inches apart.

a. What size pulley is needed on the auger?
b. What length 3/4-inch v-belt is needed?


a. 12 in
b. 79 in

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