What is one horse power (hp)?

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Solution

Horsepower is a unit of measurement of power or the rate at which work is done, It is usually used in reference to the output of engines or motors.
The S.I. unit of power is watt (W).
Horsepower is related to watt as,
1 Horse Power (H.P.)=746 watts (W)

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