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Yes, microwaves produce non-ionizing radiation when in use, which is a type of electromagnetic radiation that heats up food by exciting water molecules.

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What type of rays do microwaves use for cooking food?

Microwaves use electromagnetic radiation, specifically microwaves, to cook food.


What is a type of radiation that is absorbed by water?

Microwaves are a type of radiation that can be absorbed by water molecules. This absorption of microwaves causes the water molecules to vibrate and produce heat, which is why microwaves are effective for heating food and liquids.


Do any microwaves use light to help cook?

Microwaves use radiation to cook food and radiation is a form of light. They do not use actual light bulbs to cook though.


How do microwaves give off radiation?

Microwaves emit electromagnetic radiation in the form of microwaves when they are turned on. This radiation is absorbed by food and causes water molecules in the food to vibrate, generating heat that cooks the food.


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.


Do microwaves use infrared technology?

No, microwaves use electromagnetic radiation in the microwave range (around 2.45 GHz) to heat food. Infrared technology is different, using electromagnetic radiation in the infrared spectrum to transfer heat.


Does a microwave produce alpha rays?

No, a microwave does not produce alpha rays. Microwaves use electromagnetic radiation to heat food by causing water molecules to vibrate and generate heat. Alpha rays are a type of ionizing radiation that consists of alpha particles emitted by certain radioactive materials.


Do normal microwaves use conduction?

No, normal microwaves do not use conduction. They use electromagnetic radiation to heat food by exciting water molecules within the food, causing them to vibrate and generate heat. This process is known as dielectric heating.


Do microwaves run on radiology?

Microwaves do not run on radiology. Microwaves use electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range to heat food by causing water molecules in the food to vibrate and generate heat. Radiation used in radiology refers to a different type of electromagnetic radiation like X-rays used for medical imaging.


What kind of rays does a microwave use?

Microwave oven is used to create microwave radiation of suitable freq....


How do microwaves use microwaves to heat food?

Microwaves use electromagnetic radiation at a specific frequency to agitate water molecules in food, causing them to vibrate and generate heat through friction. This heats up the food quickly and evenly.


What type of rays do cellphones and ovens use?

They use electromagnetic waves. cellphones use radio waves while electric and microwave ovens use infrared and/or microwaves