Question

A pump lifts 373kg of water to a height of 10m in 98s . Find the power of the pump . Express it in horsepower

Answer 1

Answer: 0.5002 hp

Explanation:

Answer 2

The power of the pump is 0.5 horsepower.

Given:

m = 373 Kg , h = 10m and t= 98s.

To Find:

The power of the pump is horsepower.

Solution:

The formula for power is given by;

Power = $\frac{mgh}{t}$

$=\frac{373 \times 9.8 \times 10 }{98} \\\\= 373 \ Watt$

1 Horsepower = 746 Watts

373 watt = $\frac{373}{746}$

=0.5 hp.

Therefore, The power of the pump is 0.5 horsepower.

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