answersLogoWhite

0

If oven was recently used, heat will radiate when opened.

Most of the heat escaping from an oven when the door is opened is by convection, not radiation.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about General Science

Why can microwave radiation be used to detoxify trichloromethane but not tetrachloromethane?

past the door seal in a microwave oven


An opening in a building usually covered with glass?

not opening a door the answer is hole


What are the characteristics of a door?

Flat, opening, welcoming


A meter is about one big step About how many meters wide is a door?

about like 2 meters This previous answer is for a large factory door to allow truck entry. The most common door is the interior household door, which is standardised in Australia where I live . Pre about 1970 the Imperial standard door was 2feet 8 inches. When Metric units were made compulsory in Australia , the common standard for interior household doors was set at 820mm which will now apply forever. The opening for a standard door is about 4mm extra, and the 'Door Stops' which are always 10 or 12mm thick each side, reduces the width of the opening to about 800mm . Therefore the widest item which can pass through a standard door is about 800mm. Also, if the door is attached and will only swing open about 90 degrees, then the thickness of the door reduces the width of any item you ewish to pass through the opening. It is common to remove the door from its hinges to allow use of the full 800mm opening.


Is a oven electromagnet energy?

Most ovens do involve electromagnetic energy. Microwave ovens are the best example because they work by deliberate creation of radio-type radiation similar to the radiation from a radar antenna or dish. It is in the VHF (very high frequency) wavelength ( about 50cm). Microwave radiation excites the water molecules in the food in the oven. Ony food which contains water will be heated. An electric oven has red-hot elements which heat things in two ways. The air near the hot elements is heated by conduction and the the hot air then moves to the items to be cooked and passes the heat on to them also by conduction. The other way is by electromagnetic radiation, but not by VHF radio-like waves. The heat radiation from hot elements is electromagnetic, but the wavelength is much shorter. It is just a little longer than visible red light's wavelength which less than one millionth of a millimetre. It is called infra-red radiation. This heat heats the food in the oven in just the same way as the sun warms your skin when you stand in direct sunlight.

Related Questions

What is oven spring in culinary?

The oven spring is located within the mechanism of the oven door. It is usually not visible, and facilitates the opening and closing of the door.


What oven has a lock on the door to keep toddlers fro opening?

LG ovens have locks on them.


Why can microwave radiation be used to detoxify trichloromethane but not tetrachloromethane?

past the door seal in a microwave oven


Why is it important that the walls and door of a microwave oven reflect the microwave radiation?

It is important for the walls and door of a microwave oven to reflect microwave radiation to contain and direct the energy inside the cooking chamber. This helps to heat food evenly and efficiently, while preventing leakage of radiation to ensure safety for users.


How can you improve oven efficiency in your kitchen?

You can improve oven efficiency in your kitchen by making sure the oven is properly insulated, using the right size cookware, preheating the oven when necessary, and avoiding opening the oven door frequently while cooking.


Is a oven a radiation conduction convection?

is a oven a radiation convection or conductin


A microwave leak detector can be used to check what?

Leakage of microwave radiation past the door seal in a microwave oven.


Is a oven a conduction convection or radiation?

is a oven a radiation convection or conductin


How do you open a microwave door that won't open?

Take the oven to an appliance repair shop. It sounds like the door safety interlock has jammed the opening mechanism.


What are some safety tips for cleaning and maintaining oven doors?

When cleaning and maintaining oven doors, it is important to follow these safety tips: Allow the oven to cool completely before cleaning the door to avoid burns. Use mild soap and water or a recommended oven cleaner to clean the door. Avoid using abrasive materials that can scratch the glass or door surface. Regularly check the door seal for any damage or wear and tear. Keep the oven door hinges lubricated to ensure smooth opening and closing.


How does an oven utilize radiation in its cooking process?

An oven utilizes radiation in its cooking process by using heating elements to generate infrared radiation. This radiation heats up the food inside the oven, cooking it evenly and efficiently.


Can food bake if the oven is slightly open?

Ovens work because heat is kept confined to a small area. If the oven door is left open, it disrupts the way an oven works. An open oven door will prevent food from being baked evenly. If a recipe calls for say, 375 degrees for 2 hours, the oven temperature will never reach 375 degrees OR stay consistently at 375 degrees for the duration of baking. Plus, you will waste considerable energy, whether the oven is gas or electric. You should repair the oven door, or buy a new stove/oven, and tell others to not keep opening the oven door to 'check' food.