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The microwave energy in a microwave oven is of a much lower frequency than light, but light is electromagnetic energy like the microwave radiation is.
Of course you can microwave a light bulb, the question is, is it really a smart thing to do.
No, when it is not in use, the microwave would not have a light on. Why would you want the light on when you are not using it and waste energy?
The type of energy conversion for a microwave is the transformation of electrical energy into light energy. This device works by focusing microwave light on the food inside of it.
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The purpose of the light in a microwave oven is to enable the user to observe the progress of the cooking, and to serve as another indication ... in addition to the sound of the fan ... of when the oven is energized. The light is only a convenience, and has no effect on the operation of the appliance.
light in a microwave, infrared light, and gamma rays.
Is It a Good Idea to Microwave This - 2007 Is It a Good Idea to Microwave a Light Bulb 1-1 was released on: USA: 30 June 2007
Well, a flashlight omits ultraviolet rays. A microwave omits microwave ray and visible light with any source of light
Telephone The telephone was invented in 1876.The light bulb was invented in 1879. The microwave was invented in 1945.
the heat caused by the waves in the microwave heat the light bulb enough that it causes the fillament to light. There is a chance that the light bulb could explode though so don't try this at home.
the light bulb will light up because of the different heat waves in the microwave. If you want to try thisfirst you take a small cup and fill it with a little bit of water take a light bulb and place it in water then put it a microwave for ten seconds.note don't put in microwave for more than twenty seconds the light bulb will explode