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The ratio of driving tensions for flat belts, neglecting centrifugal tension, is (where T₁, and T₂ = Tensions on the tight and slack sides of belt respectively, Î¼ = Coefficient of friction, between the belt and pulley, and Î¸ = Angle of contact)

$\frac { T_1 } { T_2 } = \mu \theta$