Define and explain the relationship between horsepower, kilowatts, and torque in motors.

• A. Power equals torque times speed; 1 hp ≈ 0.746 kW; at a given speed, higher torque yields higher power
• B. Torque is independent of power in a motor
• C. Horsepower equals kilowatts times speed
• D. P = T × ω; 1 hp ≈ 0.746 kW; at a given speed, higher torque yields higher power

Answer: (D)