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no it doesn't give you radiation because in most microwaves there is a lead layer on the outside so it will stop the radiation. just like if you have ever gotten a x ray the nurses or doctors go into a room that has a layer of lead so the radiation wont effect them.

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Can a microwave light a light bulb?

No, a microwave does not produce visible light that can be used to light a light bulb. Microwaves generate electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range which is not visible to the human eye.


What is more dangerous high frequency radiation or low frequency radiation?

heya. Okay so I had the same question for a sheet i had to do in my physics lesson.The harm done to humans by EM radiation depends on the intensity and wavelength of the radiation.high frequency radiation has more potential to damage human DNA than longer wavelengths (Low frequency). That's why UV radiation tends to promote skin cancer while visible light has no known tendency to do so. Short-wavelength radiation can also carry more energy than long-wavelength radiation of the same intensity.Long-wavelength radiation is more known for its tendency to cause human tissue to heat up, which can cause death more quickly than short-wavelength radiation. Microwave energy is one example of this; fairly high-intensity microwaves are used to heat food in a microwave oven.So really high frequency is more dangerous, such as gamma rays :)source: Is_electromagnetic_radiation_harmful_to_humans


Where is the microwave radiation located on the electromagnetic spectrum in relation to other kinds of radiation?

It's really quite simple actually... They lie right between the electro-convulsive synapse, and the photo-ludacritic cleft. It's a very delicate balance, even the slightest amount of refractive shift micteration and the whole spectratic waveform becomes unrecognizable to even the swiftest of retinal sphincters.


What can microwave radiation pass through?

Microwaves can pass through the vacuum of space with ease. (They are subject to being bent by high gravitation like light, which is electromagnetic radiation like the microwave, but of a higher frequency.) Microwaves pass through air without a ton of loss. They can be absorbed or reflected (scattered) by different things in the air like airplanes, birds, weather systems, the usual suspects, including the air itself to some degree. The degree of interaction will depend on frequency and what is encountered. Generally, microwaves have pretty good punch through air. We use radar to look at planes and to image weather phenomenon. Microwave energy can penetrate water to some degree, but not all that far. Nothing like in air. Again, frequency determines how much (higher frequency makes for higher loss), as does what is (dissolved) in the water. The more conductive the water, the less the penetration. (Those planes that fly around over the ocean to hunt submarines don't use radar to look down through the water.) Microwaves are used in ground penetrating radar, so we know they go through earth, too. Not really well, though. The absorption and scattering are severe. Any moisture makes things really bad. Want to take a peek at what's below the markers in a graveyard? We should be able to do it. But don't even think about using it to look for oil in place of seismic technology. Microwaves won't pass through metal. A household microwave oven has a metal cavity (the cooking space) to confine the energy.


What is the harmful energy that comes from the sun?

Some harmful energy that comes from the Sun are ultraviolet rays, x-rays, and gamma rays.yes you are right! No not really it is called UltraViolet Radiation

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What is the difference between microwave and microwave oven?

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What is the effect from a radiation?

the radiation can cause the brain damage so it is really hamful.


Is a microvave bad for you?

Well, when you stand really close to it when it's on, radiation waves are sent out and it can damage your brain, so yeah, I suppose so. And microwave popcorn can be bad sometimes. I forget why though. xB


Can a microwave light a light bulb?

No, a microwave does not produce visible light that can be used to light a light bulb. Microwaves generate electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range which is not visible to the human eye.


Can the mobile phone really damage your private part if you have it in your pocket?

No, absolutely not. The phone emits radiation -- but not the bad kind. It emits the same kind of radiation as your flashlight or radio, it's not going to damage anything. The "bad kind" of radiation (ionizing radiation) can damage your "private part", but there's none of it in your phone.


How far should one stand from a Microwave oven that is on?

AnswerI don't think there is any particular distance you should stand away from it but if you really want to for extra safety or something then I'd say 1-2 metres.AnswerI worry a lot about this too. I know it's probably just an old wives' tale, and that standing in front of the microwave probably isn't really dangerous, but still: what bothers me is that smells can escape the microwave. You can smell your food cooking in there. So if smells can escape, then why can't radiation escape, too?


What is more dangerous high frequency radiation or low frequency radiation?

heya. Okay so I had the same question for a sheet i had to do in my physics lesson.The harm done to humans by EM radiation depends on the intensity and wavelength of the radiation.high frequency radiation has more potential to damage human DNA than longer wavelengths (Low frequency). That's why UV radiation tends to promote skin cancer while visible light has no known tendency to do so. Short-wavelength radiation can also carry more energy than long-wavelength radiation of the same intensity.Long-wavelength radiation is more known for its tendency to cause human tissue to heat up, which can cause death more quickly than short-wavelength radiation. Microwave energy is one example of this; fairly high-intensity microwaves are used to heat food in a microwave oven.So really high frequency is more dangerous, such as gamma rays :)source: Is_electromagnetic_radiation_harmful_to_humans


Does microwave radiation really destroy all living organisms?

Microwave radiation does not inherently destroy all living organisms; its effects depend on the intensity, duration, and exposure conditions. In high doses, microwaves can heat and potentially kill cells, but at lower levels, they may not have significant harmful effects. Additionally, many organisms have varying levels of resistance to microwave radiation. Therefore, while microwaves can be lethal under certain circumstances, they do not universally destroy all living organisms.


What type of heat transfer occurs when you get a sunburn?

RadiationNot really. Sunburn is not caused by heat at all, but by overexposure to ultra-violet (specifically UV-B) radiation. It causes damage directly to the DNA rather than heat damage to the skin.While the answer 'radiation' is technically correct as UV is a type of radiation, sunburn is not caused by heat transfer at all.


What will happen if you turn on a microwave with nothing in it?

the microwave will get really hot


What is the worst thing about radiation?

Well the worst thing about nuclear radiation is when explodes from a nuclear bomb not only the explosion do damage the radiation destroyes molecules get people really sick and kill the that's why it's so dangerous


What does electromagnetic radiation do to the human body?

It Really Depends Really On What EM Radiation It Is , Visible Light Does Nothing , Radio And Microwave Are Relatively Harmless, Too Much Of The Others Can Damage The Human Body On A Massive Scale. It Will Destroy Human Body Cells