102N.14 Elecricity In Nails Flashcards
Electricity
Form of energy that produces light, heat, and magnetic and chemical changes
Electric current
Flow of electrons, that move along a path called conductor
Overload
Occurs when more electrical current flows than the line is designed to carry
Short circuit
Occurs when a foreign conductor comes in contact with a wire carrying current
Fuse
Safety device that breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs; must be replaced
Circuit breaker
Reusable safety device that breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs
UV light
Invisible light; light energy produced by curing lamps
Fluorescent lamp
Used to cure UV gel products, uses replaceable bulbs
Electric file
Machine consisting of hand piece with motor and control box; holds different abrasive pieces called bits
Electric file bits
Removable abrasive tip, part of e-file
Non-circulating vs circulating pedicure tub
Airbrush
Used to apply polish to skin without using brush
LED light
Lamp used to cure gel polish on nails; diodes are not replaceable