Vocabulary
What is a unit of electrical strength that indicated the number of electrons flowing on a line
Amp
What is an example of DC, where the electrons only move in one direction at an even rate?
Battery
Pyrolysis
The length of time that a current is flowing is known as
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum humans can see is known as:
Visible light
What is a unit of electrical pressure that measures how hard the electrons are being forced or pushed by the source.
Volt
What does an Inverter do?
Changes DC to AC
What is Conduction?
The transfer of heat via direct contact
What is frequency?
the number of electrical pulses delivered to the body in one second
The wavelengths that produce the longest waves of the visible spectrum are:
Red
What is the difference between Conductors and Insulators
Conductors are materials that best transport electricity, while Insulators don't allow current to pass through them.
What does Polarity refer to?
The negative and positive poles at the ends of a circuit
What effect is Microdermabrasion an example of?
Mechanical or Magnetic Effect
Galvanic, Faradic, and Pulsed DC fall under what type of current?
Direct
What are the benefits of using Infared light?
Increases Circulation, Increases skin gland secretions, relaxes muscles, Stimulates cell and tissue activity
What is a unit of electrical resistance that looks at how difficult it is to push electrons through a conductor?
OHM
What type of current do waveforms use?
Alternating Current
What is an example of the combination effect that we use here in the school?
Ultrasonic
Alternating Current
What factors contribute to UV exposure?
Altitude, Latitude, and time of day
What is a measure of how much electrical energy or power is being used per second?
Watt
When a facial steamer is on and steam begins to flow, you have an example of a
Closed Circuit
What is created when electric current travels through a solid electrode and liquid conductor?
Electrochemical Effect
Stimulation, Product application enhancement, and Deep cleansing
Depending on its design, which type of light can create blue or cool tones?
Fluorescent