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How many human-power(s) equals one horse-power?

Question #140028. Asked by xchasbox.
Last updated Apr 11 2015.
Originally posted Apr 11 2015 10:32 AM.

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deputygary
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deputygary
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1 horsepower equals 550 foot-pounds/second. An athlete can reach 2.5 hp for brief periods of time. An average human can reach about 1.2 hp for brief periods. Generally humans can produce about .1 hp for extended periods of time.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horsepower

Apr 11 2015, 10:46 AM
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