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Microwaves heat up food by exciting water molecules within whatever you put ino the microwaves path. This causes them to vibrate, this vibration heats the food up via conduction. Although remember that the water itself is "heated via the radiation of the microwaves.
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Does a microwave use heat energy?
Yes, microwave uses heat energy. It helps in cooking.
How do you heat a girl?
microwave
What type of energy does a lava lamp produce?
Light, heat and kinetic energy.
Is it true or false that microwave ovens use a type of infrared wave?
Microwave ovens employ microwave radiation, which is lower in frequency than infrared radiation, to generate the heat in the food they cook. They don't use infrared radiation per se.
What is the use of microwave radiation?
At microwave frequency, water molocules resonate, creating heat.
Does a microwave produce heat?
Yes, electronically.
What is the type of energy transformation that occurs in the microwave?
electical energy is transform to heat energy
Is this microwave Energy Star compliant?
Energy Star compliant, certification is not applicble for microwaves as they do not produce heat by electricl resistance.
What type of oven can heat up things very quickly?
a solar cooking oven
Can you heat a plate in a microwave?
Yes if it is microwave proof
Why does a plate not heat when in the microwave?
Yes if it is microwave proof
Does a microwave use heat energy?
Yes, microwave uses heat energy. It helps in cooking.
Can you heat quiche in microwave oven?
No - you will get food poisoning - do not heat quiche in a microwave oven - use a conventional oven & heat thoroughly
Why water gets hot in a microwave?
The microwave rays heat it.
Is a microwave a heat pump?
No, a microwave is not a heat pump. It generates heat by making microwaves which cook our food by vibrating the particles and making them heat by rubbing together.
How do you heat a girl?
microwave
The type of electromagnetic wave you can cook with is?
-- infrared (heat) radiation, in the toaster -- infrared (heat), by conduction or convection, on the burner or in the oven -- microwave, by radiation, in the radar-oven
