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Microwaves are radio waves with frequencies above 3 GHz. They are used to
communicate great volumes of information over distances up to 100 miles, at
data rates up to several hundred megabits per second per carrier.
Certain high-power devices use UHF radio waves to boil water and heat meatloaf.
They are marketed under the generic name "microwave ovens" and referred to as
"microwaves" by the population at large, even though they use radio waves at
2.45 GHz and, technically, fall 550 MHz short of rights to the title.
What else can I help you with?
Can microwaves give you cancer?
No, there is no scientific documented evidence that microwaves give you cancer.
Are microwaves good or bad for us?
As with any other wavelength of the electromagnetic spectrum, they can be good or bad depending on the use to which they are put.
On the electromagnetic spectrum microwaves are located between infrared waves and radio waves. Which is true for microwaves?
That means that both the frequency and the wavelength of microwaves are also between those of infrared and radio waves.
Are microwaves harmful?
Yes they are.
Why would a mapmaker use active remote sensing instead of passive remote sensing?
Active remote sensing uses its own electromagnetic radiation and use microwaves. It maps areas hard to map.
What type of rays do microwaves use for cooking food?
Microwaves use electromagnetic radiation, specifically microwaves, to cook food.
Are there microwaves available on airplanes for passenger use?
No, microwaves are not available on airplanes for passenger use.
Are there microwaves available on planes for passengers to use?
No, microwaves are not available on planes for passengers to use.
Do airports have microwaves available for passengers to use?
No, airports typically do not have microwaves available for passengers to use.
Does QuikTrip have microwaves available for customer use?
Yes, QuikTrip typically does not have microwaves available for customer use in their stores.
Does Sheetz have microwaves available for customer use?
Yes, Sheetz typically has microwaves available for customer use in their stores.
Does Wawa have microwaves available for customer use?
Yes, Wawa stores typically have microwaves available for customer use.
Where can the public microwaves be accessed for use in the building?
The public microwaves can be accessed for use in the building in the common area or cafeteria.
Why is mercury used in microwaves?
Mercury is not used in microwaves. Microwaves use magnetrons to generate microwave radiation, which heats food by causing water molecules to vibrate. Mercury is a toxic element and is not safe for use in consumer products like microwaves.
How hot do microwaves get when they are in use?
Microwaves typically heat food to temperatures between 100 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit when in use.
Are there microwaves available at the airport for passengers to use?
Yes, many airports have designated areas with microwaves available for passengers to use.
Do gas stations typically have microwaves available for customer use?
No, gas stations do not typically have microwaves available for customer use.
