The limiting tension in a rope wound round a capstan (that is, the tension when the rope is about to slip) depends on the angle of wrap θ, as shown in Figure 8.15. Show that an increase Δθ in the angle of wrap produces a corresponding increase ΔT in the value of the limiting tension such that

where μ is the coefficient of friction. Deduce dT/dθ.

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