What is the difference between horsepower and horse?
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Horsepower is measured in units of 'horse'. It was proposed by James Watt and is a commonly used unit for measuring power in engineering. Generally, it refers to metric horsepower rather than imperial horsepower. The following is an introduction to engines: 1. Introduction: An engine is a machine that can convert non-mechanical energy into mechanical energy. 2. Classification: Includes internal combustion engines (reciprocating piston engines), external combustion engines (Stirling engines, steam engines, etc.), jet engines, electric motors, etc. 3. External combustion engine: An external combustion engine means that the fuel burns outside the engine. 4. Internal combustion engine: An internal combustion engine, or reciprocating piston engine, differs most from an external combustion engine in that the fuel burns inside it. There are many types of internal combustion engines, with common gasoline and diesel engines being typical examples.