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1. #horsepower
2. #before
3. #losses
4. #train
5. #which
6. #crankshaft
7. #engine
8. #speed
9. #brake
10. #device
11. #drive
12. #caused
13. #efficiency
14. #rotational
15. #refers
16. #desired
17. #gearbox
18. #outside
19. #power
20. #measured