chapter 6

Question 1

form of energy that produces light, heat, magnetic and chemical changes

Answer 1

electricity

Question 2

the flow of electricity along a conductor

Answer 2

electric current

Question 3

material that allows electricity to flow through it easily

Answer 3

conductor

Question 4

technical term for any electrically powered appliance

Answer 4

load

Question 5

material that does not allow the flow of electric current

Answer 5

insulator

Question 6

unit of electric strength

Answer 6

amp

Question 7

a unit of electric current

Answer 7

volt

Question 8

a unit of electric resistance

Answer 8

ohm

Question 9

measure of electrical energy being used

Answer 9

watt

Question 10

tiny, negatively charged particle

Answer 10

electrons

Question 11

constant current

Answer 11

direct current

Question 12

rapid oscillating cycle

Answer 12

alternating current

Question 13

instrument used to change direct current to alternating current

Answer 13

converter

Question 14

used to change alternating current to direct current

Answer 14

rectifier

Question 15

indicates number of cycles per second that a generator alternates current

Answer 15

hertz rating

Question 16

machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

Answer 16

generator

Question 17

measurement indicating the number of electrons flowing through a particular line

Answer 17

amp rating

Question 18

1/1000th of an amp

Answer 18

milliamperes

Question 19

instrument used to measure the electrical current used in equipment

Answer 19

milliamperemeter

Question 20

1000 watts

Answer 20

kilowatt

Question 21

government approved agency that shows an appliance has been certified to operate safely under conditions specified in instructions

Answer 21

underwriters lab

Question 22

problem that occurs when too many appliances are put on one circuit

Answer 22

overload

Question 23

break in an electrical curcuit

Answer 23

short circuit

Question 24

safety device that prevents electrical wires from overheating

Answer 24

fuse

Question 25

breaks the flow when an overload occurs

Answer 25

curcuit breaker

Question 26

straight piece on plug

Answer 26

grounding wire

Question 27

constant direct current of low voltage and high amperage, used to force water-soluble skin care products into the epidermis

Answer 27

galvanic current

Question 28

galvanic current aka

Answer 28

ionization

Question 29

process of forcing a water-based solution in the skin by applying galvanic current to solution

Answer 29

phoresis

Question 30

treatment that allows alkaline solution to enter skin with galvanic and negative pole of electrode

Answer 30

anaphoresis

Question 31

unblocks pores, making it easier to remove debris

Answer 31

desincrustation

Question 32

phoresis, allows acidic solution to enter skin w/ positive pole of electrode

Answer 32

cataphoresis

Question 33

utilizes galvanic current to deeply penetrate skin; nourishing, hydrating, firming

Answer 33

iontophoresis

Question 34

opposite, negatively or positively charges poles in an electric current

Answer 34

polarity

Question 35

negatively charged electrode

Answer 35

cathode

Question 36

positively charged electrode

Answer 36

anode

Question 37

tesla current, AC that can be adjusted to different voltages to produce heat or germicidal effects

Answer 37

high frequency current

Question 38

sparking;

Answer 38

spark gap