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SF ch. 4 electricity

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A form of energy that produces light, heat, magnetic and chemical changes.   Electricity  
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materials that best transport electricity to a load, i.e. copper, water   Conductors  
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Materials that do not allow current to pass through them.i.e. silk, wood, plastic, rubber   Insulator  
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unit of electric strength   Amp  
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unit of electric pressure   Volt  
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unit of electric resistance   Ohm  
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measure of how much electricity is being used   Watt  
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1,000 milliamperes is equal to   1 ampere  
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Electrons move at an even rate; flows in one direction.   Direct current  
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Sources of electricity   Batteries and Generator  
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More current flows than the line is designed to carry.   Overload  
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this can occur when an extension cord with multiple plugs is used to attach 4 or 5 appliances to one wall socket.   Fire  
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Reusable device that breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs.   Circuit breaker  
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Passes through small part of the body   Local shock  
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Passes through the nervous system   General Shock  
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Application of special currents that have certain effects on the skin.   Electrotherapy  
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negatively charged electrode.   Cathode  
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positively charged electrode.   Anode  
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Direct current- low volt and high amp   Galvanic Current  
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Process of forcing an acid or alkali into the skin by applying current to the chemical   Phoresis  
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Produces an alkaline reaction, which can force alkaline soluions to penetrate the skin.   Anaphoresis  
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Introduces water-soluble products into the skin.   Iontophoresis  
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alternating current, produces a mechanical effect, may preserve muscle tone.   Faradic current  
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High frequency current "violet ray", alternating current, different voltages produce heat.   Tesla Current  
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The slight seperation of the electrode from the skin creates a mild, ___________ sensation.   Stimulating  
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Heat energy is transferred from a hotter body to a oooler body in _____ ways.   Three  
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transfer of heat via direct contact.   Conduction  
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transfer of heat via liquid or gas.   Convection  
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transfer of heat through a vacuum.   Radiation  
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White light is also known as   Combination light  
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Visible light can be broken into its individual wavelengths by a________.   Prism  
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The longest wavelengths of the visible spectrum are   Red  
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Two kinds of light used in the salon are   Flourescent and Incandescent  
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_______ percent of sunlight is composed of invisible rays beyond red, Infrared.   eighty percent  
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The light must be placed _____ from the client's face.   thirty inches  
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Ultraviolet rays are also known as _________.   Actinic rays  
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Small doses of UV light can tan the skin and may help the body produce ________.   Vitamin D  
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UV light is __________ and kill bacteria that causes skin infections.   Germicidal  
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The client's _____ should be protected while receiving treatment using UV light therapy.   Eyes  
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