Brake horsepower may be defined as
A) The amount of horsepower required to stop a vehicle
B) The amount of horsepower required to overcome the internal friction of the engine
C) The useable power at the engine's crankshaft
D) The maximum amount of horsepower the engine can produce before it breaks

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Brake horsepower (BHP) is the power produced by an engine at the crankshaft- the useable power that can actually propel a vehicle or do work. It does not refer to the power required to stop a vehicle, overcome internal friction, or the maximum amount of horsepower an engine can produce.

Brake Horsepower May Be Defined as