How many watts of power is equal to one horsepower?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — 746 watts
Mechanical power units convert to electrical power using the standard metric equivalent where one mechanical horsepower equals exactly 746 watts. This conversion factor is essential for marine engineering load analyses under 46 CFR Subchapter J.
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