A British unit of power; one horsepower is equal to the work done at a rate of 550 foot-pounds s−1. It is equivalent to 745.7 W.
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A British unit of power; one horsepower is equal to the work done at a rate of 550 foot-pounds s−1. It is equivalent to 745.7 W.
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