Ch 13 Basics of Electricity

Electricity is a form of energy that, when in motion, exhibits magnetic, _____, or thermal effects

Example of a good conductor of electricity

What doesn't conduct electricity well?

______ electric current is the path of negtive nd mpositive currents moving from the generating source through the conductor nd back to the generating source

2 types of electric current

best describes a direct current

a rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one diretion and then in the opposite direction

unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes electric current forward through a conductor

the unit that measures the strength of an electric current

the current used for facial and scalp treatments is measured in...

unit that measures the resistance of an electric current

unit that mesure how much electric energy is being used in one second

prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit

the grounding pin that is designed to guarantee a safe path of electricity and protect the user from electric shock

All the electrical appliances you use should be ___ certified

The use of electrical current to treat the skin is...

currents used in electrical facial and scalp treatments...

the positive electrode is...

the process of infusing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current

Cataphoresis infuses an acidic prpduct into deeper tissues using galvanic current from...

a form of anophoresis and is a process used to soften nd emulsify grease deposits and blackhead in the hair follicles

an extremely low level of electricty that mirrors thebody's natural electrical impulses

another name for Tesla high-frequency