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Horsepower is a unit of power that measures the rate at which work is done. Originally developed to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses, it serves as a standard for assessing engine performance in various applications, including mechanical and electrical systems. The term connects to both SI and English unit systems, as it has different definitions and conversions in each system, illustrating the importance of understanding power metrics across different measurement frameworks.
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