at the elastic limit

below the elastic limit

at the yield point

below the yield point

tearing strength of plate (P_t)

shearing strength of rivet (P_s)

crushing strength of rivet (P_c)

least value of P_t P_s and P_c

same

double

one-half

one-fourth

tensile strength

compressive strength

bending strength

shear strength

increases the power transmitted

decreases the power transmitted

has no effect on the power transmitted

is equal to maximum tension on the belt