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Basic Of Electricity 3

Subject : engineering
Instructions:
  • Answer 42 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Electricity is described as a form of:






2. The distance between two successive peaks is called the






3. A switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric current at the first indication of an overload is a (n)






4. Forces acidic substances into deeper tissue using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole






5. Produces moist - uniform heat that can be appiled to the head or face






6. The process of forcing water- soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current is called :






7. The positive electrode of an electrotherapy device is called a (n):






8. Electric wires are usually covered with a rubber substance that is used as an insulator or:






9. Is process used to soften and emulsify grease deposits (oil) and blackheads in the hair follicles.






10. Amp






11. Visible light - the part of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum that we can see - makes up what percentage of natural sunlight ?






12. The current that is used for facial and scalp treatments is measured in :






13. Is a unit that measures the resistance of an electric current






14. Tesla high- frequency current It is commonly called






15. Electric current that is constant - even - flowing and travels in one direction is:






16. The flow of electricity along a conductor is called a(n)






17. An important way of promoting electrical safety is the principle of:






18. Prevents current from overload or excessive overload of circuit






19. Is a measurement of how much electric energy is being used in one second






20. The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons through a conductor is a (n)






21. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are also referred to as






22. Indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current






23. A process that forces liquids into the tissuse from the negative toward the positive pole is called:






24. The device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit is a (n)






25. Metals used in electric wiring and motors are materials that are considered good electricity:






26. An applicator that is used for directing the electric current from the machine to the clients skin is called a (n)






27. Uv rays are applied with a lamp at a distance of






28. The unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second is a (n)






29. A rapid and interrupted current that flows in one direction then in the opposite direction is :






30. The device that changes direct current to alternating current is a(n)






31. To avoid damage to the eyes of a client or practitioner when using light therapy treatments - the eyes should be protected with saturated cotton pads or:






32. Is a thermal or heat - producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration






33. A thermal or heat- producing current with a high rate of oscillation that is used for scalp and facial treatments is :






34. Meaning Alternating Current






35. Tesla high frequency current should not be used on clients who pregnant - suffer from epilepsy or asthma - high blood pressure - sinus blockage - pacemaker or metal implants






36. The negative electrode of an electrotherapy device is called a (n)






37. The unit that measures the amount of electric current is a(n)






38. Makes up 5% of natural sunlight






39. The long wavelenghts that penetrate the deepest and produce the most heat are:






40. Galvanic current






41. The most commonly used modality that is a constant and direct current is:






42. The path of electricity from the generating source through conductors and back to the original source is called a(n)