A pump lifts 260 kg of water per hour a height of 5.5 m . What is the minimum necessary power output rating of the water pump in watts? What is the minimum necessary power output rating of the water pump in horsepower?

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A pump lifts 260 kg of water per hour a height of 5.5 m .

What is the minimum necessary power output rating of the water pump in watts?

What is the minimum necessary power output rating of the water pump in horsepower?
 

 

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