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KARMA ENTERPRISE
HOUSE NO.12,OPPOSITE BYE LANE-1 RAJGARH ROAD
GUWAHATI-781003
Aim: To find out the coefficient of friction between flat pulley and rope with the
help of combined belt and rope friction apparatus using gradually applied
load.

Apparatus Used: Combined belt and rope friction apparatus , Rope , Weights
(500gmf, 1000gmf, 100gmf, 50gmf, 20gmf, 10gmf, etc.) and Hangers
(50gmf each).

Theory: For flat pulley and rope

T
1 e
T
2
1 T1
Loge
T2

Where T1 = Tight side tension (gmf)

T2 = Slack side tension (gmf)
= co-efficient of friction
= Angle of Lap (radian)

Angle
Flat

Pulley
of Lap

Rope

T
T2 Weights

W1 W2
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Procedure:
1. First of all put the rope on flat pulley.
2. Now put the hanger two sides of rope and make them at same
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level.
3. Increase load on one side till the rope just start to move
(impending motion).
4. Note the readings of T1 and T2 (T1>T2).
5. Repeat the experiment 10 times for different values of T2.
Observations:
Angle of Lap
S. Tight side Slack side Co-efficient of friction ( )
No. Tension(T1) (gmf) Tension(T2) (gmf)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10

Calculations:

Result:

Precautions:1
1. Rope should be inextensible and weightless.
2. Tapping should be done gradually.
3. The ends of the rope should be at same level during experiment.
4. Weight should apply gradually at hanger.
5. The range of weight which has to apply is (5gmf to 1000gmf).

Sources of Error:
1. Rope may be extensible.
2. Tapping may be uneven.
Discussion: .
Note:
1. Draw the diagram for experimental set-up.
2. Draw the curve between T 1 (Y-axis) and T 2 (X-axis).
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3. Draw the curve between (Y-axis) and T1 (X-axis).

T2
4. The value of may lie between (0.2 to 0.3).