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How is horse power related to the S. I. unit of power?

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1 H.P. = 746 W = 0.746 kW

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Chapter 2: Work, Energy and Power - Exercise 2 (A)c1 [Page 28]

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Selina Physics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Work, Energy and Power
Exercise 2 (A)c1 | Q 28.2 | Page 28

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