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- microwaves were first used by the Allies in World War 2 in RADAR systems that helped intercept many Nazi and Japanese aircraft (including V-1 "cruise missiles")
- microwaves were used in telephone company long distance calls from the late 1940s into the 1990s
- microwaves are used in WiFi and Bluetooth interfaces on computers
- microwaves are used by cellphones to connect to cell towers
- microwaves are used for cooking purposes by heating the water in the food, making steam
- microwaves from stars and other objects are used in radio astronomy to study the universe and see things that ordinary light based telescopes cannot
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How are microwaves helpful in your lives?
Microwaves can be used to send signals or to cook food.
What washes up on beaches?
Microwaves
Which of the following is true of microwaves?
microwaves are used in radar
What has more energy microwaves or x rays?
microwaves
Where are Samsung microwaves made from?
where are Samsung microwaves made
Do microwaves have cameras installed in them?
No, microwaves do not have cameras installed in them.
What type of rays do microwaves use for cooking food?
Microwaves use electromagnetic radiation, specifically microwaves, to cook food.
What energy does microwaves make?
microwaves make heat energy
Where are Emerson microwaves made?
Emerson microwaves are manufactured in China.
How do microwaves give off radiation?
Microwaves emit electromagnetic radiation in the form of microwaves when they are turned on. This radiation is absorbed by food and causes water molecules in the food to vibrate, generating heat that cooks the food.
What impact does microwaves have on humans now?
Overexposure to microwaves can lead to cancer.
Can water absorb microwaves?
Yes, water can absorb microwaves because its molecules have a positive and negative charge that can align with the alternating electric field of the microwaves, causing them to oscillate and generate heat. This is why microwaves are commonly used to heat food that contains water.
