Basics Of Electricity Flashcards
Electricity
The movement of particles around an atom that creates pure energy. Electricity is a form of energy that, when in motion exhibits magnetic chemical or thermal edfects
Conductor
Any material that easily conducts electricity
Copper is a particularly good conductor used in electric wiring and Electric motors
Insulator
“Non conductor” a substance that does not conduct electricity! Rubber silk, wood, glass,and cement are good insulators
Direct current
A constant even flowing current that travels in one direction only
Converter
An apparatus that changed direct current to alternating current
Alternating current
A rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction
Volt
“Voltage” the unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor much like water
Kilowatt
= 1,000 watts
Circuit breaker
Switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric circuit at the first indication of an overload
Grounding
Another important way of promoting electrical safety. All electrical appliances must have at least two electrical connections
UL
Underwriters laboratory
Polarity
Indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current
Galvanic Current
Refers to. Infusing a positive (acid) product into the skin with the use of electric current
Desincrustation
Process used to treat acne, milia, and comedones
Fantasica and sinusoidal current devices
should not be used longer than 15-20mins
Tesla High Frequency current
Aka violet ray— thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration
Tesla high frequency current
does not produce muscle contractions and its effects can be either stimulating or soothing depending on the method of application
Visible light
Part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we are able to see
UVA– ultraviolet light
Has the longest wavelength of the UV light spectrum and penetrates directly into dermis of the skin, damaging the collagen and elastin
Broad spectrum
Broad spectrum sunscreen protects from both UVA & UVB
Lasers
All lasers work by selective photothermolysis, a process that turns the light from the laser into heat