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A microwave is simply an instrument for producing microwaves ( these are similar to that of infra-red and radio waves), these microwaves that are produced in the microwave itself has the same wavelength of water and allows water molecules to vibrate. The increase in energy of these water molecules (the kinetic energy) can then be transfered (as energy is never created or destroyed) into heat energy. Therefore heating up the food/drink or what ever you are placing in the microwave, this is essentially how it works.
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What happens when you put a DVD in a microwave?
Putting things with metal in a microwave causes sparks to fly.
What happens when you microwave a marbles?
first off where would you find a microwave big enough to hold another microwave and second it would not explod it would probably just spark and melt due to plastic and meat frameing
What happens if you cook a compact disc briefly in a microwave oven?
Cooking a compact disc in a microwave is a horrible idea if a person expects to ever use the disc again. It will completely destroy the disc.
What happens when you put metal submerged in water in a microwave?
If metal is left unexposed in a microwave oven, the metal will deflect the microwaves and cause sparks. However, if it is submerged in water, the microwaves dissipate and are absorbed by the liquid. In turn, the water is heated.
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used in ovens?
In a microwave oven, we find that microwave energy (from the microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum) are used. In a conventional oven, gas or electricity is used to create infrared heat, so we find infrared radiation (from the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which is just below the visible light or optical portion) used there. If the oven happens to be a combination microwave and conventional, we'll find both types of electromagnetic waves generated for use inside.
What happens when you microwave aluminum foil?
It crackles and pops. You would probably have to get a new microwave if you attempted this at home.
What happens to solid food when in the microwave to long?
If the microwave is not energized, then the food will spoil. If the microwave is energized, then the food will burn.
What happens when you run a microwave with no food in it?
nothing would happen the microwave does not know if there is anything in there or not.
What happens when you microwave a cherry pit?
Nothing
What happens if you put TNT in microwave?
Boom.
What happens to a fly in the microwave?
it gets nuked
What happens when you put a DVD in a microwave?
Putting things with metal in a microwave causes sparks to fly.
What happens when you put a baby in the microwave?
There are no dangers of putting a baby's bottle in the microwave.
What happens if you put a frozen waffle in the microwave?
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What happens when your cell goes in the microwave?
nothing good
What happens if a human in a microwave?
The human will be cooked from the inside out.
What happens when you put glue in a microwave?
it might explode
