Dec 13, 2008 #1 iFat Messages 10 Reaction score 0 I know the 20 HP does more work, but why? Is there a conversion unit where I convert 20 HP to Joules?
I know the 20 HP does more work, but why? Is there a conversion unit where I convert 20 HP to Joules?
Dec 13, 2008 #2 cristo Staff Emeritus Science Advisor Messages 8,145 Reaction score 75 Power is defined as the rate of doing work, thus the greater the power, the greater the work done per unit time.
Power is defined as the rate of doing work, thus the greater the power, the greater the work done per unit time.
Dec 13, 2008 #3 harvellt Messages 95 Reaction score 0 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
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