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the movement of particles around an atom that creates pure energy
Electricity
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a form of energy, that, when in motion, exhibits magnetic, chemical, or thermal effects
Electricity
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nonconductor; a substance that does not conduct electricity
insulator
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Rubber, silk, wood, glass, and cement are examples of....
insulators
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constant, even-flowing current that travels in one direction only
Direct Current(DC)
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an apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current
converter
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a rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction
Alternating current (AC)
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an apparatus that changes alternating current to direct current
rectifier
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the unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor
volt/voltage
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the unit that measures the amount of an electric current(the number of electrons flowing through a conductor)
ampere/amp
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one-thousandth of an ampere
millampere
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a unit that measures the resistance of an electric current
ohm
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is a measurement of how much electric energy is being used in 1 second
watt
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What are the 2 electrical safety devices that you may encounter when working in a salon, spa, or medical facility?
fuse and a circuit breaker
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______ prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit. It is designed to bloout or melt hen the ire becomes too hot from overloading the circuit ith too much current
fuse
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a switch that automatically interrupt or shuts off an electric circuit at the first indication of an overload
circuit breaker
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Electrical facial treatments are commonly referred to as...
electrotherapy/modalities
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An applicator for directing the electric current from the device to the client's skin
electrode/probe
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Indicared the negative or positive pole of an electric current
Polarity
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a constant and direct current
Galvanic current
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ionization;the process of introducing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current
Iontophoresis
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refers to infusing a positive(acid) product into the skin with the use of electric current
cataphoresis
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process of infusing a negative(alkaline) product into the skin
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form of anaphoresis and is a process used to soften and emulsify grease deposits (oil) and blackheads in the hair follicles
Deincrustation
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an extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's own natural electric impulses
Mirocurrent
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Tesla high frequency should not be used on clients who are...
pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, asmthma, high blood pressure, metal implants/piercings
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violet ray; thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration
Tesla high-frequency
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How many electrodes are used for Tesla high-frequency?
one
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What are the 2 methods for applying high-frequency current?
Direct surface and indirect
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What are the 3 types of electromagnetic energy?
visible light, invisible infared light, and invisible ultraviolet radiation
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The distance between 2 successive peaks
wavelength
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What percentage of visible light makes up natural sunlight?
35%
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What percentage of Invisible Infared Light makes up natural sunlight?
60%
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What percentage of Invisible Ultraviolet makes up natural sunlight?
5%
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The process in which grteen plants use sunlight to for carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water and then release oxygen as a by-product is called?
photosynthesis
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______ _______ has shorter wavelengths, penetrate less, and produces less heat than visible light does.
Ultraviolet radiation (UV)
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Which type of UV radiation is blocked by the oxone layer?
UVC Ultraviolet C
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What light is formed through the combination of all visble rays of the spectrum?
white light
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phototherapy; the application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of acne, wrinkles, capillaries, pigmentation, or hair removal
Light therapy
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an acronym that stands for light amplification stimulation emission of radiation
Laser
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a process that turns the light from the laser into heat
Photothermolysis
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acronym for light-emitting diode; a device used to reduce acne, increase skin circulation, and improve the collagen content in the skin
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LED-blue light
reduce acne
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LED-red light
increases circulation and improves collagen and elastin production in skin
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LED-yellow light
reduce swelling and inflammation
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LED-green light
reduces hyperpigmentation
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