Understanding 2,000 Watt PC Power Supplies

Understanding 2,000 Watt PC Power Supplies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are 2,000 watt power supplies not commonly purchased by consumers?

They are incompatible with most PCs.

They are not available in most stores.

They are inefficient at low loads.

They are too expensive.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For which of the following tasks might a 2,000 watt power supply be necessary?

Basic web browsing

Cryptocurrency mining

Word processing

Watching videos

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge of using a 2,000 watt power supply in North America?

Lack of availability

Incompatibility with most PCs

High cost of electricity

Standard voltage and amperage limitations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the standard voltage for wall sockets in the US and Canada?

230 volts

240 volts

120 volts

110 volts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might some 2,000 watt power supplies be labeled as 1600 watts in North America?

To improve efficiency

To reduce manufacturing costs

To comply with local regulations

To limit maximum wattage due to voltage differences