Cosmetology Electricity

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

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Electricity

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The movement of electricity along a path called a conductor.

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Electric current

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A technical name for any electrically powered appliance.

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Loads

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Material that allows electricity to flow through it easily. (ex. Sliver and Copper)

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Conductors

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A material that does not allow the flow of electric current. (Ex. Plastic, rubber and wood.)

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Insulators

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Should be kept straight, free of knots to prevent breaks.

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Cord safety

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Power box to house supplies _____? (Strength)

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Amp

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Measures how hard electrons are being pushed by the source. (Pressure)

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Volt

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Measures how difficult it is to push electrons through a conductor. (Resistance)

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OHM

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Measure of energy (power) used per second. (Electricity used)

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Watt

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All electrons moving at one rate in one direction

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Direct current

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Electrons flow first in one direction and the the other

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Alternating currents

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Change direct current to alternating current

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Inverter

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Change alternating current to direct current

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Rectifier

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Powers several loads at once. Same time of different time. Can turn 1 off without others being affected.

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Parallel wiring

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Run all loads at the same time. All or nothing.

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Series wiring

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More current flows in a line than made to carry

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Overload

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Occurs when a foreign conductor comes in to contact with a wire carrying current

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Short circuit

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When appliance is turned on circuit is ______? When appliance is turned off circuit is ______?

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Closed, On

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Generator producing alternating current

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Source