Differentiate between belt drive and gear drive. 

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Answer :

Difference between Belt and Gear Drive:

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

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