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Electricity

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The movement of particles around an atom that creates energy is: Electricity
The creation of energy from the movement of particles around an atom is: Electricity
When in motion, electricity has three effects thermal, magnetic and: Chemical
The flow of electricity along a conductor is called a/an: Electric Current
Any material that allows electricity to easily flow through it is called a/an: Conductor
Silver is an example of a: Conductor
Another term for a nonconductor is a/an: Insulator
Materials that prevents the flow of electricity to go through them, are known as a/an: Insulators
Which of the following materials would be a good nonconductor or insulator: Rubber
Certain liquids can be insulators too, such as alcohol, oil and: Distilled Water
When electrons flows from the source to a load and back to the source, it is known as al an: Complete Circuit
When you plug in your facial machine, turn it on and use it, you have an example of a/an: Closed Circuit
Cellular phones and flashlights use the current that flows only in one direction, known as: Direct current
When electrons flow in one direction and then in the opposite direction it is known as a/an: Alternating Current
Which electrical current has electrons that flow in only one direction, have a constant, even flow and are produced by chemical means. Direct Current
An apparatus that changes direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) is called a: Convertor
The force or pressure of an electrical current passing through a conductor is known as a/an: Volt
An Amp or Ampere is a unit that measures the _______ of an electrical current Strength
The current used for skin treatments is measured in: Milliampere
The unit of electrical resistance is called a/an: Ohm
A _______ is the unit that measures how much electric energy is being used: Watt
A switch or safety device that will shut off an appliance when there is an overload to the electrical circuit: Circuit breaker
Uses electric currents that pass through the skin to produce therapeutic effects Electrotherapy
A conductor used to bring the electric current from the appliance to the client is the: Electrode
Exposure to light rays to produce therapeutic effects on a person: Light Therapy
Indicates the different poles (positive or negative) of an electrical current Polarity
The direct current that has a chemical effect on the body: Galvanic
This light produces heat and used in facials or as an aid to processing haircolor: Infrared
This light is less penetrating, produces germicidal effects and has the shortest wavelengths in the light spectrum Ultraviolet
The distance between peaks of electromagnetic waves are called: Wavelengths
When electricity flows through a water-based solution to produce a relaxing or stimulating effects, it has what kind of effect on the body: Electrochemical effect
A contraindication to using an electric device on a client is: Pacemakers
The electromagnetic radiation that we can see: Visible Light
The apparatus that changes direct current to alternating: Convertor
_______is an example of a good conductor: Human Body
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