Electrifying vocab
What electrical term is abbreviated as AC and Can be seen on corded clippers?
What is alternating current?
The term used for measuring how much electric energy is being used in one second is................................
What is watt
The process of introducing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current is known as ................
What is iontophoresis
An instrument producing moist, uniform heat that can be applied to the head or face is called a .........................
What is a steamer
How far away should a lamp be away from the skin?
What is 30 to 36 inches
? is a substance that does not easily transmit electricity.
What is nonconductor or insulator
The term used for measuring the resistance of an electric current is ............................
What is an ohm
Commonly used modalities in cosmetology are Tesla high-frequency current, microcurrent and .........................
What is galvanic current
What is a thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration that is commonly used for scalp and facial treatments?
What is violet ray or high frequency
No What would be used as a light dimmer as it is an adjustable resistor.?
What is Rheostat?
What apparatus changes alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)?
What is rectifier
The electricity in a house is measured in...
What is kilowatt hours ?
What process forces acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole?
What is cataphoresis
What medical device is designed to deliver an intense light beam to a specific depth and to a specific target area without damaging the surround tissues?
What is a laser?
________ rays are used in nuclear power plants.
What are gamma rays?
Watery solutions of acids and salts, seawater and the human body are all examples of...
What are conductors?
_______ is the standard unit for measuring the strength of an electric current.
What are Amps?
The process used to soften and emulsify grease deposits and blackheads in the hair follicles is called ............................
What is desincrustation
An anode has a _______ charge and is indicated by the color red.
What is positive?
All electrical appliances must have at least two electrical connections. One connection is ________ and the other is _________.
What is neutral and live
A ________ is a safety device that prevents overheating of electrical wires by preventing excessive current from passing through a circuit.
What is a fuse?
________ indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current.
What is polarity?
HAn extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's natural electricity impulses is known as.............................
What is microcurrent
_________ light penetrates more deeply into the body produces more heat.
What is ultraviolet
Within the visible spectrum of light, _________ has the shortest wavelength and __________ has the longest.
What is Violet and red