What is the velocity ratio for a slip in the belt drive system?

What is the velocity ratio for a slip in the belt drive system?
| What is the velocity ratio for a slip in the belt drive system?

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option B is correct, other statements are wrong.
A firm frictional grip between belt and shaft is essential. But sometimes it becomes insufficient. This may cause some forward motion of the belt without carrying the driven pulley with it. This called as slip of the belt.