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Q: Are microwaves are the same as radiation?
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How do microwaves give off radiation?

Microwaves do not 'give off' radiation as such. Microwaves are radiation.


How is radiation used in your lives?

You use radiation in microwaves


What is a simple definition of microwave radiation?

microwave radiation is radiation that comes from microwaves


Which travels faster radio waves or microwaves?

-- Microwave ARE radio waves.-- All electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed, including radio, microwaves,heat, infrared radiation, light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, gamma rays, and allthe others.


What is the maximum distance for microwaves?

There isn't one. Microwaves are electromagnetic radiation and have a theoretically unlimited range.


Are microwaves as carcinogenic as X-rays?

yes, they are the same because they (microwaves) also use too much radiation. so be careful. hope this answer functioned... PS: this is true, I asked my father, he is a doctor


Do newer microwaves omit less radiation?

Yes.


Are microwaves made out of rocks?

NO: Microwaves are electromagnetic radiation occupying the spectrum between radio and infra-red.


What travels more quickly visible light or microwaves?

They are both forms of electromagnetic radiation and, in a vacuum, would travel at the same speed.


Do any microwaves use light to help cook?

Microwaves use radiation to cook food and radiation is a form of light. They do not use actual light bulbs to cook though.


Is Microwaves a form of electromagnetic energy?

No, they form Radiation Energy


Do normal microwaves use conduction?

No. They heat via radiation.