20 Hp or 10 Hpwhich one does more work?

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The discussion centers on the comparison between 20 horsepower (HP) and 10 HP, establishing that 20 HP performs more work due to its higher power output. Power, defined as the rate of doing work, is quantified in watts, where 1 HP equals 746 watts. Consequently, 20 HP translates to 14,920 watts, while 10 HP equals 7,460 watts, confirming that the higher horsepower results in greater work done per unit time.

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I know the 20 HP does more work, but why?

Is there a conversion unit where I convert 20 HP to Joules?
 
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Power is defined as the rate of doing work, thus the greater the power, the greater the work done per unit time.
 
Power is a measurement of work over time J/s in (or watts) in the metric system.
1 J/s = 1 Watt and 746 W = 1 hp
 

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