Question

define 1 horse power

Answer 1

The horsepower (hp) is a unit in the foot-pound-second ( fps ) or English system, sometimes used to express the rate at which mechanical energy is expended. It was originally defined as 550 foot-pounds per second (ft-lb/s). Apower level of 1 hp is approximately equivalent to 746 watt s (W) or 0.746 kilowatt s (kW).

Answer 2

ONE UNIT OF HORSEPOWER is equal to the power needed to lift 550 pounds one foot in one second. This unit has been widely replaced by the watt in scientific usage, one horsepower is equal to 745.7 watt