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What are the effects of microwaves on the human body?
There are no microwaves left in the food after cooking. Stopping a microwave oven is like shutting off a light - the microwaves disappear. As to the effect upon the body if exposed to microwaves, all they can do is heat the body. But that takes a lot more microwave power than you would be exposed to by a leaking microwave oven. Even if you could be exposed to that large amount of microwave power, you would feel yourself getting warm and when it became uncomfortable you would get out of the microwave field with no injury. I have exposed my hand to very high power microwaves, equivalent to about ten times what is inside a high power domestic oven, and it feels just as I described above. Since I did this over 40 years ago and still have both hands and all my fingers I can testify to what I described above.
Do microwaves have any chemical reactions when you use them?
If you have something with or in plastic and you put it in a microwave, you could get poisoned and it will also taste weird.
What is the origin of the microwave?
The microwave oven was invented by Percy Spencer, an engineer at Raytheon Corporation, in 1945. Spencer discovered that microwaves could cook food when he noticed a candy bar in his pocket had melted while he was working with a magnetron, a device that generates microwaves. This led to the development of the first microwave oven for commercial use in 1947.
How does microwaves affect your heath?
Microwaves are generally considered safe for heating food. However, if a microwave is damaged or not used properly, it could potentially cause leakage of harmful radiation. It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions and not use damaged microwave ovens to minimize any risks to health.
Why are there cold spots in microwaves?
Cold spots in microwaves can occur due to uneven distribution of microwaves inside the appliance. This can be caused by factors such as the shape of the food being heated or the positioning of the food in relation to the microwave's rotating plate. To minimize cold spots, it is recommended to stir or rearrange the food halfway through the cooking process.
How much power does a microwave run?
It depends, oist microwaves are rated in watts, a measurement of power usage. The lowest a microwave could be is a 300watt rating. I'm not sure of the highest bur mine is a 950watt. 1 watt is equal to one joule of energy a second. So a 950 watt microwave converts 950 joules of electricity into microwaves every second.
What is the dangers of microwaves?
you could get burned and if you're aren't using it correctly, you could be electrocuted. I researched it on line last week and I surveyed 15 microwave companies and 14 answered this. actually i believe they were asking about microwave waves. the danger of these are death
What happens when you put metal submerged in water in a microwave?
If metal is left unexposed in a microwave oven, the metal will deflect the microwaves and cause sparks. However, if it is submerged in water, the microwaves dissipate and are absorbed by the liquid. In turn, the water is heated.
Is it safe to use a microwave that was in a house fire?
Hi there to this question I would have to say NOO. Pureley for the reason microwaves are very dangerous bits of equipment if the seal or anything is letting microwaves escape it could cook you inside out.After a fire too this could be a lethal choice.
Why not operate the microwave without foods?
Operating a microwave without food can be dangerous because microwaves work by emitting radiation that excites water molecules, generating heat. Without food or liquid to absorb this energy, the microwaves can be reflected back to the magnetron, potentially causing it to overheat and fail. This could lead to damage to the microwave or even create a fire hazard. Therefore, it's essential to always have something inside the microwave while it's in use.
Can you open the door of a microwave oven when it is on?
Microwaves do not act like normal ovens unless you have a combination oven. True microwave ovens do not work with the door open and rely on friction between the molecules of water,sugar and fat to heat the food from within.
Hypothetically could sound be used to cook food the way microwaves cook food in a microwave oven?
No, sound waves cannot cook food the way microwaves do. Microwaves heat food by causing the water molecules inside to vibrate rapidly, generating heat. Sound waves do not have the same heating effect on food as microwaves.
