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