Vocab in Electricity
A form of energy that produces light, heat and magnetic and chemical changes.
Electricity
1,000 watts = 1 ___________
1 kilowatt
Direct Current
A safety device that contains a fine metal wire that allows current to flow through it. If overload occurs, this will heat up and the wire will melt.
Fuse
The MOVEMENT of Electricity along a path called a conductor
Electric Current
A material that does NOT allow the flow of electric current.
Insulator
Electrons flow first in one direction and then in another
Alternating Current
Circuit Breaker
Material that allows electricity to flow through it easily
Conductor
A unit of electric STRENGTH
Amp
A source of electric current with a positive and a negative terminal that produces direct current only.
Battery
An outlet that is installed in any area where water and electricity could come in contact.
GFCI or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
A technical name for any electrically powdered appliance
Load
A unit of electric PRESSURE
Volt
A power source most often used in a salon.
Generator
What does PASS mean when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Spray
A unit of electric RESISTANCE
Ohm
A measure of how much electrical energy (power) is being used PER SECOND.
Watt
A path of electron flow from the source to operate an appliance. (Your blow-dryer switch is ON).
Closed Circuit
What should you not put on a fire that is a result from an overload of an electrical circuit?
Water