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A microwave oven is called a 'microwave' because that is the type of radio wave it uses to induce heat. An RF wave with a frequency between 300 MHz and 300 GHz is considered a microwave. Microwave ovens typically operate around 1-2 GHz.
It is always surprising as to why they are called micro waves when their frequency is in Giga range.
Its because, their wavelength is in micron range.
Mose Ziemann
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What does a microwave convert electrical energy into?
Electricity is converted into the electromagnetic wave called a microwave.
What is a microwave beam generator called?
magnetron
What kind of rays does a microwave use?
Microwave oven is used to create microwave radiation of suitable freq....
Is a microwave a medium?
No,a microwave is not a medium,because it is a wave.
What does a capacitor in a microwave oven do?
The capacitor in a microwave oven, along with its associated high voltage diode, form what is called a voltage doubler to drive the magnetron.
What is microwave called in Urdu?
it's called microwave in Urdu also
What is a hanging microwave called?
over the range microwave
What is microwave tube?
microwave tubes are sometime called as vaccum eletrpn device... that are used to generate or amplify microwave radio frequencies.
What does a microwave convert electrical energy into?
Electricity is converted into the electromagnetic wave called a microwave.
What a microwave can do?
A microwave is, in fact, a microwave
What is microwave hyperthermia?
Another new approach is microwave hyperthermia , using a device called the Prostatron to deliver microwave energy to the prostate through a catheter.
Does food in a microwave oven absorb microwaves?
Yes, items in a microwave oven can be said to absorb microwaves. The microwave energy causes what is called dielectric heating, and this activity takes energy from the microwave beam.
What are adjectives for microwave?
Any adjective you want. An adjective is any describing word, so however you want to describe a microwave, just use that word. Here are a few good ones: big microwave wet microwave old microwave broken microwave white microwave dirty microwave weird microwave super, incredible, heavy-duty microwave Too easy!
What is a microwave beam generator called?
magnetron
Can you give Example for microwave devices?
microwave oven is one the example of microwave.
What kind of compound is microwave?
Microwave is applying microwave radiation to chemical reaction.
Are microwave ovens the same as microwaves?
A microwave is a form of electromagnetic radiation in the frequency range between 300 MHz (or 0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz. A microwave is also the "shorthand" name we give to a common appliance called a microwave oven. Are they the same?Whether or not microwave ovens are the same as microwaves depends on the application of the term. Microwave ovens are called that because they contain a microwave generating device and direct the radiated electromagnetic energy (the microwaves themselves) into a cooking space (called a cavity) to heat drinks or food, or even to cook things.Say an appliance salesman is saying to his/her junior helpers, "Arrange the microwaves on the shelves." This refers to the microwave ovens. It's not about electromagnetic energy called microwaves.Take the case of an electronics teacher saying to his/her students, "The microwaves are reflected off the metal screen that is used in the construction of the dish." This does notrefer to microwave ovens, but the electromagnetic energy itself.
