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.
Continued Question: Can it be used on the counter like a regular microwave or does it have to be raised up (light and fan under microwave)? raised
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?
Microwave IS used in RADAR.
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 Microwave was used to cook food.
light in a microwave, infrared light, and gamma rays.
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.
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