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The path of an electric current from the generating source back to the original source is an (n).
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Ch. 13 Electricity

Ch. 13 Electricity Study Guide

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The path of an electric current from the generating source back to the original source is an (n). complete ciruit
Infrared lamps used during hair treatments and process hair color should be operated at distance of at least. 30 inches
Thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration is: tesla current
The most commonly used modality is: galvanic current
A glass or metal appliance connection that supplies current to the circuit is the: electrode
The electrical appliance connection that supplies current to the circuit is the: live connection
The current for facial and scalp treatments is measured in: milliamperes
The positive electrode is called the: anode
A measurement of how much electricity is being used in 1 second is a(n). watt
A converter is an apparatus that changes direct current to: alternating current
Electricity does not occupy space or have physical or chemical properties; it is, however, a form of: energy
The term used a measure the strength of an electric current is: amp
Electronic facial treatments are commonly referred to as: electrotherapy
A combination light of all the visible rays of the spectrum is referred to as: white light
The distance between two successive peaks is called the: wavelength
Cataphoresis forces acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the: positive toward the negative pole
A metal substance that is particularly good conductor of electricity is: copper
Rays with long wavelengths that penetrate the deepest and produce more heat than visible light are: infrared rays
Introducing water-soluble products into skin with the use of electric current is a process known as: iontophoresis
Careless electrical connection and overloaded circuits can result in an electric shock, burn or: fire
The special device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit and overloading the circuit is a(n): fuse
The process frequently used to treat acne and milia and soften and emulsify deposits in the hair follicles is: desincrustation
The even-flowing electric current that travels in one direction only is: direct current
Rapid and interrupted current that flows in one direction and then in the opposite direction is: alternating current
The indication of the negative or positive pole of an electric is referred to as the: polarity
Rubber, silk, wood and glass are common examples of: insulators
Rays with short wavelengths that are the least penetrating, produce chemical effects, and kill germs are: ultraviolet rays
Cordless electric clippers and battery chargers convert AC current from a wall unit to DC current needed to recharge DC batteries with the use of: a rectifiter
The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor is a(n): volt
Current that should not be used on clients who are pregnant, have blood pressure, or have a pacemaker is: tesla high frequency
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