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A pump schedule lists a motor in horsepower, but the electrical coordination table uses watts. Which conversion should be recognized for one horsepower?

Correct Answer

D) 746 W

One mechanical horsepower is approximately 746 watts. Other choices confuse Btu-per-hour conversion, metric rounding, or an undersized motor estimate.

Answer Options
A
3412 W
B
500 W
C
1000 W
D
746 W

Why This Is the Correct Answer

One mechanical horsepower is approximately 746 watts. Other choices confuse Btu-per-hour conversion, metric rounding, or an undersized motor estimate.

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