because it is not
because the motor has to turn on
Assuming the Dodge has an automatic transmission, the transmission may be low on ATF or the transmission is on its way out. I think the contributor is referring to a Fairground 'Dodgem' car, ie an electric car on a rink. - Many will not move till pedal is pressed flat to prevent small children from driving on their own -
Switched Mode Power Supply
SMPS stands for switched mode power supply
not all but there rare many of them in this usage
Advanced Technology Extended Switched Mode Power Supply
M A. Bhimani has written: 'Switched mode power supply'
Rectification is the process of converting alternating current into direct current. The smoothest power supply is a 'switched mode' supply.
Some Dells can be switched as well as other manufacturers. There is a switch on the back of the computer at the power supply that can be switched. Before you buy any brand make sure that that specific model can be switched if you have that requirement.
It sounds like you have a power supply problem. The capacitors on the switched mode power supply have changed value or failed completely. Replace or repair the power supply section.
No, the transformer has to supply the load, whether it is light or heavy.
It depends on the quality of filament, how often it is switched on and off and fluctuations of supply voltage.