68. At what rate can a half-horsepower well pump deliver water to a tank 60 m above the water level in the well? Give your answer in kg/s and gal/min.
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One horsepower is equivalent to 746 watts, so a half-horsepower well pump has a power output of: P = 0.5 hp x 746 W/hp = 373 W Show moreā¦
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