Horsepower in inches per second?

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One horsepower is defined as 550 foot-pounds of work done in one second or 33,000 foot-pounds in one minute. To determine the horsepower generated by moving 19 lbs 1.5 inches in one second, unit conversions are necessary. The discussion highlights the confusion surrounding the initial definition of horsepower and the need for clarity on the relationship between weight, distance, and time. Participants emphasize the importance of accurate calculations rather than relying on assumptions. Understanding these conversions is crucial for solving the problem presented.
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Hello Wizards!

O.K. I know that 1 horsepower is generated by moving 300 lbs 100 feet in one minute.

The question I seem unable to answer is...

How many horsepower is generated by moving 19 lbs 1-1/2 inches in 1 second?

Help please ( my brain is exploding )

Best Regards,

Bill
 
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How many inches in a foot? How many seconds in a minute? Just do the unit conversion.
 
The way that's worded makes it sound like the 300lb is the weight of the object, not the force...
 
wmingin said:
Hello Wizards!

O.K. I know that 1 horsepower is generated by moving 300 lbs 100 feet in one minute.
Like a lot of things people "know", this sounds like it might be true. However, the facts get in the way of a good story.

One horsepower = 550 foot-pounds of work done in one second, or 33,000 foot-pounds of work done in one minute.

Whether it actually takes 300 foot-pounds of work to move 300 pounds a distance of one foot is another story.
 
Thank you all!
B.
 

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