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One definition for the slippery term "mcrowave" is:
Radio at frequencies above 3 GHz (wavelength less than 10 cm.)
Unfortunately, the first example that everybody asks about comes with an
embarrassing confession.
The most popular question is: What's the frequency (wavelength) of the energy
in my microwave oven ?
The answer is: 2.450 GHz (12.24 cm).
If you've been following astutely, you've noticed that technically, according to
the definition up above, the radiation heating the meatloaf in your microwave
isn't 'microwave' at all. Close, but technically not.
Cheyanne Tremblay
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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.
Microwave ovens emit microwave energy with a wavelength of 12.0 cm What is the energy of exactly one photon of this microwave radiation?
A photon of this wavelength has an energy of about 10 ^ -5 eV.
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.
How does the wavelength of waves used in the microwave ovens compare with the wavelength of waves used for radar?
The wavelength used in the microwave oven is about 12 centimeters. (rounded) In the early days, there were radar systems that used wavelengths longer than that, but there haven't been any for several decades now.
How does the wavelength of the waves used in microwaves ovens compare with the wavelength of waves used for radar?
Inches (microwave) vs. Feet (Radar).
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.
Microwave ovens emit microwave energy with a wavelength of 12.0 cm What is the energy of exactly one photon of this microwave radiation?
A photon of this wavelength has an energy of about 10 ^ -5 eV.
What is the average wavelength of the microwave?
a few centimeters
A microwave and an x ray are traveling in a vacuum compared to the wavelength and frequency of the microwave the x ray has a wavelength that is shorter or longer?
. Longer, and a period that is longer
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 do you mean by a microwave?
is a system of equipment used for microwave data transmission.
What is Difference of microwave and general communication?
They use different wavelength and frequency
How does the wavelength of waves used in the microwave ovens compare with the wavelength of waves used for radar?
The wavelength used in the microwave oven is about 12 centimeters. (rounded) In the early days, there were radar systems that used wavelengths longer than that, but there haven't been any for several decades now.
How does the wavelength of the waves used in microwaves ovens compare with the wavelength of waves used for radar?
Inches (microwave) vs. Feet (Radar).
Do Radio waves run microwave ovens?
Scientists group electromagnetic waves into categories according to their wavelength. Technically a radio wave has a longer wavelength then a microwave but that's the only fundamental difference. They are both electromagnetic waves.
What range of wavelengths do microwaves have?
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 does microwave stands for?
Microwaves are wavelengths of light that are shorter than radio waves, but longer than infrared light waves. The wavelength range is 1 meter to 1mm. One particular wavelength is optimum for being absorbed by water, and this is what "microwave ovens" are tuned to produce. This is 2.45 GHz, which is about 12.2cm wavelength.
