Electricity & Physics Principles in Electrology Flashcards

What type of electrical current is used in galvanic electrolysis?

Answer: Direct current (DC)

Galvanic electrolysis uses direct current (DC), which flows in one direction to produce a chemical reaction that destroys the hair follicle.

Which unit of measurement is used to quantify the intensity of current delivered during electrolysis treatment?

Answer: Milliampere (mA)

Electrical current in electrolysis is measured in milliamperes (mA) because the currents involved are very small fractions of an ampere.

In thermolysis (shortwave diathermy), what mechanism destroys the hair follicle?

Answer: Heat generated by high-frequency alternating current

Thermolysis uses high-frequency alternating current to cause water molecules in the follicle to vibrate and generate heat, thermally destroying the follicle.

Ohm's Law states that voltage equals current multiplied by:

Answer: Resistance

Ohm's Law is expressed as V = I × R, meaning voltage equals current multiplied by resistance, describing the relationship between these three electrical quantities.

The blend method in electrolysis simultaneously combines which two modalities?

Answer: Galvanic current and thermolysis

The blend method uses both galvanic (DC) and thermolysis (high-frequency AC) currents simultaneously, enhancing lye production and speeding follicle destruction.

Which electrical property describes the 'pressure' or force that drives current through a circuit?

Answer: Voltage, measured in volts

Voltage (measured in volts) is the electrical potential difference that acts as the driving force or 'pressure' pushing current through a circuit.

The operating frequency used in thermolysis electrolysis equipment is typically in the range of:

Answer: 13.56 MHz

Thermolysis devices operate at radio frequencies, typically around 13.56 MHz, which is an ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band frequency approved for medical devices.