How Do I Calculate Horsepower?

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To calculate horsepower, one must understand that horsepower is a measure of power, defined as the work done over time. The formula for power is Power = Work/Time, where work is the product of force and distance. Since 1 horsepower equals 746 watts, converting the calculated power into horsepower involves dividing the result by 746. Knowing the weight of the object, the distance it moved, and the time taken allows for the calculation of work and subsequently power. This method clarifies the process of determining horsepower effectively.
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Hello! I'm working on some physics homework (obviously :smile: ) and I'm stuck on a certain problem.

I need to calculate horsepower, but I'm not sure how I do that. I know the weight of the moving object, how far it moved, and how long that took. I'm not asking anyone to do the problem for me, just tell me how I go about solving it.

Thanks!
 
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Horsepower is a unit of power obviously, and power is gauged by how much work is done per unit time

Power = Work/Time, with unit Watts. 1 Horsepower is 746 watts.
 
Thanks so much! My book wasn't very clear on the topic and I was confused. That clears things up a lot.
 

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