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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.
Infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic energy
The 7 forms of electromagnetic energy are: Gamma ray, x-ray, ultraviolet ray, visible light, infrared, microwave, and radio wave.
A microwave oven uses electrical energy (which is electromagnetic energy) from the mains, and it generates microwave energy (which is also electromagnetic energy) to heat/cook food items.
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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.
Infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic energy
electromagnetic radiation in the infrared band
The 7 forms of electromagnetic energy are: Gamma ray, x-ray, ultraviolet ray, visible light, infrared, microwave, and radio wave.
Into microwave electromagnetic radiation.
A microwave oven uses electrical energy (which is electromagnetic energy) from the mains, and it generates microwave energy (which is also electromagnetic energy) to heat/cook food items.
Electricity is converted into the electromagnetic wave called a microwave.
Into microwave electromagnetic radiation.
Both are electromagnetic waves (electromagnetic radiation or electromagnetic energy).
Heat energy
It is absorbed by the food.