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microwave radiation is radiation that comes from microwaves
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What is the difference between waves used in microwave ovens and nuclear radiation?
Both microwave radiation and nuclear electromagnetic radiation are members of the same species, but they're as different as babies are from elephants, to wit, microwaves are much, much less powerful than nuclear electromagnetic radiation. Microwave radiation, for instance, makes atoms shift their position (and magnetic fields) very, very quickly. Now the definition of heat is "movement," so the faster anything moves, the "hotter" we say it is. Ergo, something placed in a microwave-radiation-field becomes noticeably "hotter." But comparing microwave and nuclear electromagnetic radiation is like comparing a face-slap to a 20-ton BOMB. Nuclear radiation comes from atomic nuclei, so "nuclear radiation" can strike, penetrate, damage, and even destroy atoms in their path. Big difference, capiche? Huge.We left out the part about nuclear particulate radiation. There is no comparison there. Additionally, nuclear electromagnetic radiation is ionizing radiation while microwave radiation is not.
What does a microwave oven convert electrical energy into?
Into microwave electromagnetic radiation.
What kind of rays does a microwave use?
Microwave oven is used to create microwave radiation of suitable freq....
Why is it important that the walls and door of a microwave oven reflect the microwave radiation?
reflects
Definition of radiation?
The definition of radiation is when energy is emitted as particles or waves.
Do microwave ovens use electromagnetic radiation?
Yes, microwave ovens use electromagnetic radiation.
The heat left over from the beginning of the universe is?
cosmic microwave background radiation.
What kind of compound is microwave?
Microwave is applying microwave radiation to chemical reaction.
What is the difference between waves used in microwave ovens and nuclear radiation?
Both microwave radiation and nuclear electromagnetic radiation are members of the same species, but they're as different as babies are from elephants, to wit, microwaves are much, much less powerful than nuclear electromagnetic radiation. Microwave radiation, for instance, makes atoms shift their position (and magnetic fields) very, very quickly. Now the definition of heat is "movement," so the faster anything moves, the "hotter" we say it is. Ergo, something placed in a microwave-radiation-field becomes noticeably "hotter." But comparing microwave and nuclear electromagnetic radiation is like comparing a face-slap to a 20-ton BOMB. Nuclear radiation comes from atomic nuclei, so "nuclear radiation" can strike, penetrate, damage, and even destroy atoms in their path. Big difference, capiche? Huge.We left out the part about nuclear particulate radiation. There is no comparison there. Additionally, nuclear electromagnetic radiation is ionizing radiation while microwave radiation is not.
What does radiation mean in science terms?
it means that one thing is vibrating like a microwave or a cell phone
What is cosmetic microwave background radiation?
this is radiation in the microwave part of the electromagnetic spectrum which comes from all directions in outer space
What does a microwave oven convert electrical energy into?
Into microwave electromagnetic radiation.
Cooking in a microwave is an example of?
radiation
What kind of rays does a microwave use?
Microwave oven is used to create microwave radiation of suitable freq....
What is the difference between microwave and microwave oven?
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Do microwave ovens cook with radiation?
Yes, microwaves cook with radiation. Electromagnetic radiation in the microwave band. It's non-ionizing, but it works well to heat things up.
Why is it important that the walls and door of a microwave oven reflect the microwave radiation?
reflects
