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Will a paper clip placed inside a microwave cause damage if the microwave is switched on?
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∙ 13y ago
A typical paper clip will cause a small "short" in the microwave energy inside the oven, but likely will cause no harm. Metal of any sort can become hot because of the RF currents that will travel through it and possibly cause a fire if there are flamable items in contact with it.
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