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Define the unit 'watt'. How is it related to horse power?
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If 1 joule of work is done in 1 second, the power is said to be 1 watt.
1 H.P. = 746 watt

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Chapter 1: Force, Work, Energy and Power - Exercise 1.5 ii [Page 54]

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Frank Physics - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 1 Force, Work, Energy and Power
Exercise 1.5 ii | Q 17 | Page 54

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