REFLECTOR: FM-300 and RSA 5AD1

[steve korney]

Hi Matt...

I can't see any difference...

Torque is tangential force * distance from the fulcrum. Power can be defined 
as work (force over distance) per unit time.

Applying 1 lb of force 1 ft from the fulcrum for a complete revolution will 
lead to;

W = F*2*pi*r = 1 lb * 2*pi * 1 ft = 2*pi lb-ft = 6.283 lb-ft

If it takes one minute to complete this revolution, then the power is;

P = W / time = 6.283 lb-ft / min

1 hp is defined as 550 lb-ft / s = 33,000 lb-ft / min

Therefore, applying 1 lb-ft of torque in one minute (1 rpm) = [6.283 lb-ft / 
min] / [33,000 lb-ft / min] = 1 / 5252 of 1 hp.