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Do normal microwaves use conduction

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No. They heat via radiation.

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What appliances transfer heat by conduction?

stoves, ovens, and microwaves


Do normal microwaves use convection?

Not really, microwaves mostly heat up water and if whatever you're heating contains a lot of water, then the heat radiating off that could cause convection.


What type of heat does a microwave produce?

Microwaves heat up food by exciting water molecules within whatever you put ino the microwaves path. This causes them to vibrate, this vibration heats the food up via conduction. Although remember that the water itself is "heated via the radiation of the microwaves.


Is a solid liquid or gas sread by conduction?

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Is heat transferred from a microwave to the food is a example of conduction?

No. It is an example of radiation. The heat is transferred by microwaves, which are a form of electromagnetic radiation. Conduction occurs when two objects of different temperatures are in contact or when different parts of an object have different temperatures.


Do microwaves use thermal energy?

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Do microwaves use infrared technology?

Microwaves are close to infrared so much of the technology is similar.


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Does a baked potato with a metal skewer in it use conduction convection or radiation?

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Do any microwaves use light to help cook?

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