How do Microwave Ovens work? ?

The Fat Man2008-09-03T16:17:06Z

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Short amplitude, high fequency (2.5Ghz) RF beam concentrated by a wave guide.
All RF has energy but things always get more exciting around the short ones.

Craig B2008-09-03T16:13:16Z

Microwave energy penetrates food and excites the molecules. As the molecules move faster, they generate heat, which is what cooks the food. Because the microwaves penetrate, the food cooks both inside and outside at the same time, instead of from the outside in as in a normal oven. that's why things heat so fast.

nhi2008-09-03T16:10:25Z

u know how lightning burns stuff?

well in the microwave its like bzzzzzz and bam heat lol jk i got no idea

oh wait, OVENS? XD

its like how heaters work =P u know those glowing sticks on the heater? well mines has it and i almost accidently burned my pillow on that lol dropped it for like 3 secs and it turned almost black

Anonymous2008-09-03T16:10:47Z

They omit microwaves to heat food.

Scott R2008-09-03T16:10:47Z

They cook food from the inside.

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