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1
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form of energy that produces light, heat, magnetic and chemical changes

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electricity

2
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the flow of electricity along a conductor

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electric current

3
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material that allows electricity to flow through it easily

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conductor

4
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technical term for any electrically powered appliance

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load

5
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material that does not allow the flow of electric current

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insulator

6
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unit of electric strength

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amp

7
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a unit of electric current

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volt

8
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a unit of electric resistance

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ohm

9
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measure of electrical energy being used

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watt

10
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tiny, negatively charged particle

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electrons

11
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constant current

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direct current

12
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rapid oscillating cycle

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alternating current

13
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instrument used to change direct current to alternating current

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converter

14
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used to change alternating current to direct current

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rectifier

15
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indicates number of cycles per second that a generator alternates current

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hertz rating

16
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machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

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generator

17
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measurement indicating the number of electrons flowing through a particular line

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amp rating

18
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1/1000th of an amp

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milliamperes

19
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instrument used to measure the electrical current used in equipment

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milliamperemeter

20
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1000 watts

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kilowatt

21
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government approved agency that shows an appliance has been certified to operate safely under conditions specified in instructions

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underwriters lab

22
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problem that occurs when too many appliances are put on one circuit

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overload

23
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break in an electrical curcuit

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short circuit

24
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safety device that prevents electrical wires from overheating

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fuse

25
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breaks the flow when an overload occurs

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curcuit breaker

26
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straight piece on plug

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grounding wire

27
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constant direct current of low voltage and high amperage, used to force water-soluble skin care products into the epidermis

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galvanic current

28
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galvanic current aka

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ionization

29
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process of forcing a water-based solution in the skin by applying galvanic current to solution

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phoresis

30
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treatment that allows alkaline solution to enter skin with galvanic and negative pole of electrode

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anaphoresis

31
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unblocks pores, making it easier to remove debris

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desincrustation

32
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phoresis, allows acidic solution to enter skin w/ positive pole of electrode

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cataphoresis

33
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utilizes galvanic current to deeply penetrate skin; nourishing, hydrating, firming

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iontophoresis

34
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opposite, negatively or positively charges poles in an electric current

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polarity

35
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negatively charged electrode

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cathode

36
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positively charged electrode

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anode

37
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tesla current, AC that can be adjusted to different voltages to produce heat or germicidal effects

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high frequency current

38
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sparking;

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spark gap