Question

 Consider the following statements in case of belt drives:                           

1. Centrifugal tension results in the increase the transmitted power.
2. Centrifugal tension does not affect the driving tension.
3. Maximum tension in the belt is always three times the centrifugal tension.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

         (a) 1, 2 and 3                  (b) 2 and 3 only

         (c) 1 and 3 only             (d) 1 only