it is important to have a working knowledge of how electricity is created and how we can use it _______
safely in the salon
What are the two types of electrical currents
DC and AC
"Amp" is short for.....
how many electrical connections should all electrical appliances have?
at least two
A wall socket that produces currents used for electronic facial treatments (electrotherapy)
what is a wall plate
what are three examples of electric tools used in the salon
blow dryer, curling iron, manicure nails
A constant, even current travelling in one direction and produces a chemical reaction is a ____
direct current
Measures the pressure that forces electric current forward
what is a volt
which plug is safer? two prong plug or three prong plug
three prong plug
An apparatus that conducts the electric current from the machine to the client's skin. Usually made from carbon, glass, or metal.
What is an Electrode
how is electricity used in daily life?
lighting, ventilation, temperature, hot water
alternating current is a rapid interrupted current that flows in which direction?
on direction then another
The force of voltage must be ______ than the resistance of an ohms for electricity to flow through a wire
stronger
when using electricity what should you and ur client avoid contact with?
water or metal
Each modality requires two electrodes (one negative and one positive) except for___
Tesla high frequency
electricity is the ____ source that is needed to run the world
apparatus used to change ____ into ____ is called?
alternating current, direct current converters
what fraction of an ampere is a millampere
1/1000
It shuts down with the first indication of overheating or circuit trouble.The problem must be corrected (such as turning off one of many electrical appliances that are running) and the switch can be reset with all safety factors in place again.
what is a circut breaker
can cause skin irritation or burns, muscle soreness, swelling, or bruising, induced fatigue or dizziness, not suitable for pregnant women or children
what are the risks of electrotherapy?
how can electricity be used other than on clients in a salon?
computers, outlets, phones, heating, and light up signs.
in detail, describe what a rectofier is and what it does
an apparatus used to change AC into DC
_____ measures how much electric energy is used in one second
watt
prevents the overheating of electric wires
what is a fuse
The use of electrical energy as a medical treatment.
What is electrotherapy?