Conversion Factors in Power Measurement

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What is the equivalent of 2 hp in watts, given that 1 hp equals 786 watts?

  • 1572 watts (correct)
  • 1580 watts
  • 392 watts
  • 393 watt-hours

If a machine operates at 5 hp, how many watts does it produce?

  • 39300 watts
  • 3937 watts
  • 3930 watts (correct)
  • 393 watts

How is horsepower (hp) related to watts based on the conversion factor provided?

  • Horsepower measures energy, while watts measures power.
  • Horsepower is a lower unit than watts.
  • Horsepower cannot be converted to watts.
  • Horsepower is directly proportional to watts. (correct)

If a vehicle's engine is rated at 10 hp, how much power in watts does it approximate to?

<p>7860 watts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding horsepower and watts is correct?

<p>1 hp converts to 786 watts exactly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

1 horsepower

A unit of power equal to 786 watts.

Horsepower conversion

Converting a quantity from horsepower to watts.

786

The numerical value representing horsepower in watts.

Power Unit

A measurement of how much work is done in a time period.

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Watts

A unit of power in the International System of Units (SI).

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Study Notes

Conversion Factor

  • 1 horsepower (hp) is equivalent to 745.7 watts (W) in the International System of Units (SI).
  • The value 786 is an approximation, likely derived from a different unit of power such as metric horsepower (PS).

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