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Just by using radiation which is able to displace and heat up the water molecules inside your food

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What are all of the things that a microwave do?

cook all your food and heats it up and unthaws food


Would a baby die if you put it in a microwave?

Yes, it would cook from the inside out. It would be premeditated murder. A baby doesn't accidentally get into a microwave and most likely a good DA would seek a death sentence . It is an AWFUL crime.


Why do microwave ovens need to be regularly checked for safety?

they are regularly checked as microwaves can cook anything containing water, for example, your body cells.


Is microwave cooked food is healthier than gas cooked food?

The first answer was :- i believe it is no because the microwave uses radiation waves to cook, either way microwave food is already gas pre-cooked.....My answer is :-The above answer is a common error although I simply can't understand why because Microwaves are a type of radio wave and are an electromagnetic wave...they are NOT a type of radiation but are wave like oscillations of electric and magnetic fields.The microwaves used to heat food in microwave ovens work by heating the water in foods at a frequency to optimally heats water molecules. The microwave energy is converted into heat energy of the water molecules, which in turn heat the other molecules in the food. You can not cook dry foods such as rice and pasta without water.


What does the microwave do to food?

if you put food in the microwave it can kill all the nutrients and goodness, so it makes food bad for you, this is because it has like micro waves or something :S i don't know why, but i know it is much healthier to cook your food in the oven because microwaves kill off the nutrients.

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Can you cook a pizza in the microwave?

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How long do you cook rice in a microwave for optimal results?

To cook rice in a microwave for optimal results, typically cook it for about 10-15 minutes, depending on the type of rice and the microwave's power level.


Can you cook a sausage in the microwave?

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Can you microwave a turkey?

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Can you cook chapatis in microwave?

no


How long should I cook rice in the microwave for optimal results?

To cook rice in the microwave for optimal results, typically cook it for about 10-15 minutes on medium power, depending on the type of rice and the wattage of your microwave.


How to cook frozen pizza in the microwave?

To cook frozen pizza in the microwave, place the pizza on a microwave-safe plate and cook it on high for the recommended time on the package. Let it stand for a few minutes before serving.


Can you cook spaghetti squash on the stove or microwave?

Better and faster in the microwave.


How was the microwave used when originally invented?

The Microwave was used to cook food.


How do you cook frozen waffles?

Microwave or toaster Microwave: about 2 min