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microwaves vibrate water molecules in food to create heat

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Can water absorb microwaves?

Yes, water can absorb microwaves because its molecules have a positive and negative charge that can align with the alternating electric field of the microwaves, causing them to oscillate and generate heat. This is why microwaves are commonly used to heat food that contains water.


When the water from food absorb the microwaves how does this affect the water particles?

When water absorbs microwaves in food, it causes the water molecules to vibrate rapidly, generating heat. This heat then disperses throughout the food, cooking it from the inside out. The rapid movement of water molecules due to microwave absorption is what ultimately heats and cooks the food.


Is water opaque to microwaves?

Yes, water is generally opaque to microwaves. Microwaves are absorbed by water molecules, causing them to vibrate and generate heat, which is why microwaves are effective for heating food and liquids. This absorption occurs at specific wavelengths, making water a good medium for microwaves to interact with, rather than allowing them to pass through.


How do microwaves heat water?

Microwaves heat water by causing the water molecules to vibrate rapidly, generating heat through friction.


Why do microwaves heat water?

Microwaves heat water by causing the water molecules to vibrate rapidly, which generates heat through friction.


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.


How do batteries affect the microwave?

You don't use batteries in microwaves.


Can wood absorb microwaves?

No, wood does not absorb microwaves as effectively as food or liquids do. Microwaves are designed to excite water molecules in food, causing them to heat up. Wood contains very little water, so it is not a good absorber of microwaves.


Why aren't microwaves used to heat homes?

Microwaves are usually tuned to heat the water in things. We are mostly water and would be cooked.


What devices commonly affect wireless LANS?

Wireless Phones and Microwaves.


How do microwaves affect your body?

It depends on the wavelength, and the intensity. Most microwaves pass through us with no issues. Microwaves used for heating water will heat our tissues, causing damage / death. Microwaves used in older radar guns caused bone cancer when the patrolmen using those guns layed them on their legs between reading vehicle speeds.


What are microwaves attracted to in foods?

water molecules.