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19 Cards in this Set
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Electricity
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A form of energy that produces light, heat, magnetic and chemical changes.
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Electric Current
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The movement of electricity along a path called a conductor.
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Load
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The technical name for any electronically powered appliance.
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Conductor
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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.
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Insulator
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Material that does not allow the flow of electric current.
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Amp
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A unit of electric strength.
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Volt
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A unit of electric pressure.
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Ohm
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A unit of electric resistance.
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Watt
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A measure of how much electrical energy is being used.
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Electrotherapy
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The application of electrical currents during treatments to the skin.
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Fuse
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A device that contains a fine metal wire that allows current to flow.
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Circuit Breaker
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Reusable device that breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs.
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Galvanic Current
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A direct current (DC) of low voltage and high amperage; has an electrochemical effect and is the oldest form of electrotherapy in the salon.
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Anaphoresis
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Negative pole of Galvanic Current that produces an alkaline effect.
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Cataphoresis
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Positive pole of electric current that produces an acidic current.
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Faradic Current
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Alternating current with a mechanical effect that stimulates the nerve and muscle tissue.
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Sinusoidal Current
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An alternating current with a mechanical effect.
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Tesla Current
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High frequency current known as the violet ray.
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Ultraviolet Light
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A shorter wavelength and can be more damaging than infrared rays; also know as actinic rays.
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