On the production​ floor, machinists use a table saw to create wooden forms for pouring concrete. Standard factory circuits supply 120 volts​ [V] and are protected by a 20​-ampere ​[A] circuit breaker. How much power in units of horsepower​ [hp] can the circuit provide to the motor of the table​ saw?\   The power is ___ hp (round answer to two decimal places)

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On the production​ floor, machinists use a table saw to create wooden forms for pouring concrete. Standard factory circuits supply 120 volts​ [V] and are protected by a 20​-ampere ​[A] circuit breaker. How much power in units of horsepower​ [hp] can the circuit provide to the motor of the table​ saw?\

 

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