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How heavy of an object could be moved 100 ft. in one minute using a 25 hp

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Assuming no other forces are acting upon the object, like friction force, then .25 pounds
Horsepower is equal to force times distance divided by time
Hp = Fd/t
25 = F(100)/1
F = .25 pounds of force
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