Electrical Definitions
the movement of electrons from one atom to another along a conductor
electricity
constant flowing current that travels in ONE direction; only produced by chemical means
DC(Direct Current)
the unit that measures FORCE that pushes electric current toward a conductor
Volt
prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit
Fuse
material that guides electricity
conductor
apparatus that changes DIRECT current to ALTERNATING current
Inverter
the unit that measures the strength of an electric current
AMP
a switch that automatically shuts off an electric circuit at the first indication of an overload
Circuit Breaker
stops flow of electricity
Nonconductor(Insulator)
apparatus that changes ALTERNATING current to DIRECT current
Rectifier
the unit that measures how much electric energy is being used per second
WATT (W)
completes an electric circuit and carries the current safely away
grounding
beauty professionals should have a thorough understanding of electricity because...
-to know how to use your tools safely
-to properly take care of tools
-electricity impacts your lighting/temp. of your heat tools
-to safely operate electric and light therapy tools
the flow of electricity along a conductor
Current
uses 1,000 watts of energy per second
Kilowatt (kw)
designed to protect from electrical shock by interrupting a household circuit when there is a leak in the circuit
Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI)
when positive and negative currents take from the generating source through the conductors back to the generating source
Complete Electric Circuit
what are material examples of electrical conductors?
-pure distilled water
-most metals
-copperthe unit that measures resistance of an electric current
OHM
third bottom prong