What is the Relationship Between Work, Distance, Power, and HP?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between work, distance, power, and horsepower in the context of lifting objects. It emphasizes the importance of using the correct equations, particularly W=fd for work and F=ma for force. A key point is that when lifting at a constant speed, the force applied by the lifter equals the weight of the object. Participants highlight the need to convert units from feet to meters for accurate calculations. Overall, the conversation underscores the interconnectedness of these physical concepts in solving related problems.
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You have the right equations, so just solve. The assumption is that the lifting is done at a constant speed. What force does the lifter apply?
 
you need to convert feet to meters, 1 foot = 0.3048 meters. Then just apply your equations.
 
Well I know that W=fd. I have d but not f and I know the equation for f is F=ma, but I don't have a. It seems like I'm going in circles..sorry, I take forever with this.
 
The force needed to lift an object at constant velocity is equal to its weight ;), you DO know the force!
 
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