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Computers run off of DC power. There is an internal converter on desktops, and the large block on a laptop cord is the converter for them. On laptops, a battery runs things, batteries are DC power.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoA computer uses between about 50 to 450 watts. Major factors include the processor(s), graphics card(s), efficiency of the power supply, screen type and size. Look for Energy Star 4 or 5 computers. A power point power meter can get more accurate results. A calculator that works out consumption based on parts can be useful.
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∙ 7y agoElectrical Energy;
110-250 volts
electricity
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∙ 10y agoThe power supply inside the computer converts alternate current to Direct current which the computer can use its mainly DC not AC most computers have a 300W power supply
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∙ 12y agoIt starts as a Mechanical then it converts to Electricity
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∙ 12y agonone,it converts electrical into heat,light,sound and kinetic
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∙ 9y agoIn a computer, the main energy used is electrical energy in the form of direct current. The power supply converts AC to DC and delivers electricity to all of the components.
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∙ 8y agoPersonal computers use Direct Current (DC) which is adapted from Alternating Current (AC) from a household power outlet.
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What are two types of energy
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∙ 11y agocomputers use electrical.
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What part of the computer do you use to type an email?
keyboard
Computer literacy for professional drivers is?
The computer literacy for professional drivers is the ability to operate a computer, type, print a document and use internet.
How many fingers are computer users supposed to use to type?
All 10
Can you use a business computer for gaming?
It depends on the type of computer, but some computers used in business can indeed be used for gaming.
What type of computer is likely to use SO-DIMMs have an internal power supply and use a desktop processor socket?
A laptop.
What type of energy does computers use?
The type of energy a computer uses is electricty.
Is a washer wii and a computer a use of energy?
Yes, all use a certain type of energy known as electricity.
What sort of energy does a computer use?
Solar energy
What type of energy is used to open a computer?
Manual energy applied via a screwdriver.
What type of energy does a computer screen produce?
Your computer screen uses the same type of energy as any other electronic appliance: electricity.
Does a virus use energy?
maybe cause the computer uses energy
What kind of energy does a computer produce?
Computers do not produce energy, they use/consume energy.
What energy trans formations are in a computer?
Electronic circuits, such as the one used in a computer, use electric energy. As it is used up, such energy is converted into heat energy.
What type of energy do you use when you eat?
you use kinetic energy when you eat
When you pedal a bike you use what type of energy?
You use chemical energy.
What type of energy do hair straighteners use?
they use electrical energy!!
What source of energy does a computer use?
A computers energy source is electricity. When using a computer plugged in or not it is drawing electricity from the battery or from a plug which is connected into the PC and a wall outlet. When there is no electricity the computer cannot function.
