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Basic of Electricity Chp 8 Flashcards

1
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an applicator used to direct electric current from one machine to the skin

A

electrode

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2
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rapid and interrupted current flowing first in one direction and then the opposite direction

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alternating current

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3
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a switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first sign of overload

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circuit breaker

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4
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device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit

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fuse

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5
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the distance between two successive peaks of electromagnetic waves

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wavelength

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6
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measures the strength of electric current

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ampere

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7
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substance or material that conducts electricity

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conductor

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8
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constant DC current with positive and negative poles that produces chemical changes in tissues and body fluids

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galvanic current

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9
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currents used in electric facial and scalp treatment

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modalities

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10
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substances or material that does not easily transfer electricity

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insulator

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11
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generating original source through the conductors and back, or to the ground

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complete electric current

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12
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electronic scalp and facial treatment

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electrotherapy

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13
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unit of power that indicates how much electric energy is used in 1 second

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watt

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14
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unit of electrical resistance to an electric current

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ohm

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15
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process used to soften and emulsify oil and blackheads in the hair follicles

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desincrustation

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16
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form of energy that produces physical magnetic chemical or thermal effects when in motion

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electricity

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17
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thermal or heat producing current with a high oscillation rate

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tesla high frequency current

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18
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the flow of electricity along a complete circuit

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electric current

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19
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a volt messures?

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electrical pressure

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20
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what is used to change an AC current to a DC current?

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a rectifier

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21
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the resistance of an electrical current is measured in

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ohms

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22
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the safety of electrical appliances is certified by?

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under writer laboratory

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23
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electricity is not what?

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matter

24
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GFCI stands for

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Ground fault circuit interrupter

25
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what is a substance that easily allows the flow of electricity?

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a conductor

26
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what is a current used to operate a typical flash light?

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a direct current

27
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what is designed to break or disconnect the current when it detects an overload or short circuit?

A

a fuse

28
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what is the main purpose of the third prong on a three pronged plug?

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for additional ground

29
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what type of current is rapid and interrupted, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction?

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alternating current

30
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a complete electrical circuit is a closed loop that conducts electricity and provides a return path for what

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the current

31
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the unit that measures the number of electrons that flow through an electric current is?

A

amp

32
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any substances that does not allow the flow of electricity is an?

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insulator

33
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it is recommended that you keep electrical cords off the floor and ?

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away from peoples feet

34
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AC stands for?

A

alternating current

35
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what is used for measuring the strength of an electric current?

A

amp

36
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milliampere is?

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one thousandth of an amp

37
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what measures how much electric energy is being used in one second?

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a watt

38
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what conducts electric current to the clients skin?

A

an electrode

39
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fuses and circuit breakers are a safety device to prevent?

A

over heating

40
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what is a positive electrode called

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an anode

41
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commonly used current modalities use in cosmetology are tesla high frequency, microcurrent and?

A

galvanic current

42
Q

what is introducing water soluble products to the skin?

A

iontoprosis

43
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what is forcing acidic substances deeper into the tissue?

A

cataphoresis

44
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what softens and emulsifies grease deposits?

A

desincrustation

45
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microcurrent is extremely low levels of electricity that?

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mirrors the bodys natural impulses

46
Q

what produces thermal or heat producing currents with a high rate of oscillation?

A

violet rays

47
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what produces moist uniform heat for a facial?

A

a steamer

48
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a wavelength is?

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the distance between two successive peaks

49
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visible light makes up how much of natural sunlight?

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35%

50
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ultra violet rays known as cold light make up how much of natural light

A

5%

51
Q

what type of UV is blocked by the ozone layer?

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UVC

52
Q

what is used for hair conditioning treatments and to process color?

A

infrared lamps

53
Q

laser is an acronym for ?

A

light amplification stimulation emission of radiation

54
Q

removing blood vessels, disabling hair follicles and eliminating wrinkles by using?

A

laser treatments

55
Q

light emitting diode is known as ?

A

LED

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