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Microwave ovens operate at 2.45G.
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∙ 6y agoCommon home microwave ovens operate on about 2450 MHz. That's a wavelength of about 12 centimeters.
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∙ 12y agoWavelength ranging from as long as one meter to as short as one millimeter, or equivalently, Frequency between 300 MHz and 300 GHz.
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What is the wavelength range of a microwave?
10 centimeters or less If you mean "microwave oven", those operate at the frequency of 2.45 GHz, where the wavelength is 12.24 centimeters.
What is the frequency of the waves produced in a microwave oven?
Microwave ovens operate at about 2,450 MHz.
Why Microwave is called a microwave?
A microwave oven is called a 'microwave' because that is the type of radio wave it uses to induce heat. An RF wave with a frequency between 300 MHz and 300 GHz is considered a microwave. Microwave ovens typically operate around 1-2 GHz. It is always surprising as to why they are called micro waves when their frequency is in Giga range. Its because, their wavelength is in micron range.
Is the frequency of radiation used in a microwave oven higher or lower than that of your favorite FM radio station broadcasting at 91.7x10 Hz?
Higher. Microwave ovens operate in the gigahertz range. Your FM station in the megahertz range is a hundred times less.
What is the frequency range of a microwave?
The "microwave" range of radio waves is defined as frequencies between 3 - 300 GHz. But the question says " a " microwave, so we suspect it's talking about the box you use to heat the leftover meat loaf. The microwave oven operates in the Industrial/Scientific/Medical frequency band, at or near 2,450 MHz. (So, technically, it isn't a 'microwave' at all, since that frequency is below the range defined as 'microwave'. Guess it should be called a "UHF Oven".)
What are the effects of microwave frequency on car electronics components?
microwave is an oven
What is the wavelength of a wave produced by a microwave oven?
The frequency at which a microwave oven operates, about 2,450 MHz, has a wavelength of about 12 cm.
Is light energy used in a microwave oven?
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.
What is the wattage of this microwave oven?
The wattage of the GE Profile Spacemaker PNM1871SMSS 1.8 CuFt Over-The-Range Microwave Oven is 1100 watts.
What are the energy waves produced in a microwave oven?
The energy waves produced in a microwave oven take the form of electromagnetic radiation at about 2,450 MHz, which is in the microwave range.
How do microwave oven cook what is the nature of radiation in microwave ovens?
It is radio waves, at the frequency of 2.45 GHz, and very high power.
Which microwave oven is best for over the stove?
I believe that the Frigidaire PLMV169D 1.9 CuFt Over-the-Range Microwave Oven would be the best for over the stove.
