HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

FARM POWER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One pferde starke (ps) is equal to
A
0.986 hp
B
0.735 kW
C
75 kgf-m/sec
D
AOTA
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A picosecond (abbreviated as ps) is a unit of time in the International System of Units (SI) equal to 10−12 or 1⁄1 000 000 000 000 (one trillionth) of a second.

Detailed explanation-2: -This stands for the German word Pferdstarke which when translated means horse strength. This was an attempt at making hp metric. In this measurement 1 PS is the equivalent of 98.6% of 1 hp so they are very close in meaning and can be interpreted as the same thing if a rough guide to engine power is all that is needed.

Detailed explanation-3: -1 horsepower is equal to 746 J .

Detailed explanation-4: -Hence, 1 hp is equal to 746 watts.

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