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I was wondering which would cause the horsepower to increase and why would it be that one.
Huh? Speed is something you GET from horsepower. Mass is something that horsepower has to overcome to get speed.Min said:I was wondering which would cause the horsepower to increase and why would it be that one.
Noctisdark said:Hello min,
Horsepower is just another way of saying much power
1 Horsepower = 756 Watt
And in mechanics P = F.v so independant from mass
Speed has a direct impact on horsepower. As speed increases, so does the amount of horsepower needed to maintain that speed. This is because horsepower is a measure of an engine's ability to do work over time, and as speed increases, the engine needs to work harder to overcome air resistance and maintain the vehicle's speed.
Yes, the mass of a vehicle does affect horsepower. In simple terms, the heavier the vehicle, the more horsepower is needed to move it. This is because the engine needs to work harder to overcome the force of gravity and accelerate the vehicle from a stationary position.
Both speed and mass have a significant impact on horsepower, but it ultimately depends on the specific situation. For example, if a vehicle is already moving at a high speed, then increasing its mass will have a greater impact on horsepower. On the other hand, if a vehicle is already carrying a heavy load, then increasing its speed will require more horsepower.
Yes, increasing both speed and mass will result in a greater need for horsepower. This is because both factors contribute to the overall work that the engine needs to do to maintain the vehicle's motion. In general, the more work that needs to be done, the more horsepower is required.
There are several other factors that can affect horsepower, including engine size, air resistance, and mechanical efficiency. Additionally, external conditions such as temperature and altitude can also impact horsepower. It is important to consider all these factors when trying to determine the effect of speed and mass on horsepower.