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What method of heat transfer is used when cooking a baked potato in the microwave?
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When heat is transferred by microwaves, that is called radiant heat transfer.
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Why does a paper plate containing a potato doesnot heat up in microwave oven?
A microwave oven MAINLY heats hydrogen atoms, thus it warms water. A dry paper plate is less affected than most food, but beware of a wet plate.
Does the potato clock work because of the juice in the potato potato?
It does work, because the Laws of Phylock.sics do not apply to the potato c
How many milligrams does a potato weigh?
Depends on the potato. Weigh it.
Why do some cooks put long aluminum nails through potatoes to be baked physics answer?
I would say to improve conductivity of heat to bake potato evenly throughout
How can a potato makes an energy?
A potato has chemical energy (food energy) stored within it. If you eat it, you will eventually use this energy.
Does the method of cooking a potato affect the potato?
If you cooked it in the oven, it would take longer to cook than in the microwave. I think that is the only way the potato is affected.
How long does it take to cook a jacket potato in the microwave?
In an 800 watt microwave, it takes 7-10 minutes (depending how big the potato is). A microwave with a lower wattage will take slightly longer. To stop the potato exploding during cooking, you should prick the skin of the potato with a fork/knife a few times on each side. Also, to ensure even cooking, turn the potato over halfway through the cooking time.
How does a microwave help in the home?
it helps when you are really tired and don't wont to be cooking when you get home from work/college. you can just pop in a microwave meal or jacket potato and beans and you have a meal
Microwave sweet potato?
Yes! It is possible to cook a sweet potato in the microwave. I have not conducted this experiment though i know that it is possible though the results may not be suitable for eating since if you take a sweet potato and plop it in the microwave whole, there is a large chance the outside wil get burnt and the inside cold or slightly warm. � you are welcome :) Although its possible, its not advised since microwaves can destroy vitamins and minerals.
How many calories in potato and rice?
Calories in potato and riceThe type of potato, the type of rice, how the potato and rice are cooked, and the quantities of potato and rice determine the calorie content. Please feel free to ask the question again and include more details. Alternatively, for the calories in potato by type, weight, and cooking method, and the calories in rice by type, weight, and cooking method, please see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
Why oven baking is the healthiest method of cooking potatoes?
Because none of the material that makes up the potato is leached out by the boiling water. or there is no fatty layer surrounding the potato in the case of chips.
Can you use microwave with metal skewer in potato?
In a gas oven, yes. But NOT in a microwave.
How long do you cook boiled potatoes from a tin?
Usually just enough to heat them thoroughly; a few minutes in a saucepan, less in a microwave.
How does a potato catch fire in a microwave?
The organisms in the potato is some time dry and since the potato is a root, they can be on fire.
How long do you put a potato in the microwave to make a baked potato?
To "bake" a sweet potato in a microwave is simple to do but the timing depends on the size of the potato and the power of the microwave. For average measures on both these, try about 8 minutes on high. Let it sit for about 10 minutes afterwards, as it will continue to cook.
Why does a white unprinted paper does not get heated in a microwave while a potato does?
A potato wrapped in paper will cook in a microwave oven, because paper does not block microwaves. A potato wrapped in aluminum foil would not cook in a microwave because aluminum foil does block microwaves.
What happens to cells in potato's during cooking?
the thing that happens to cells iin potato's during cooking is the cells get burned out and die:>
