Calculating Work Done by a 2HP Engine to Pump Water

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Homework Statement



A 2 Horsepower engine runs a water pump for 24 hours

a. What is the work done by the engine?
b. What would happen if a 1.0 horsepower was used to pump the same amount of water?

W= F * D

But i don't know what D is? so how must i solve this?
please help! :[
 
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Here's a hint, horsepower is not a force. It is actually a unit of power.