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A microwave oven is called a 'microwave' because that is the type of radio wave it uses to induce heat. An RF wave with a frequency between 300 MHz and 300 GHz is considered a microwave. Microwave ovens typically operate around 1-2 GHz.
It is always surprising as to why they are called micro waves when their frequency is in Giga range.
Its because, their wavelength is in micron range.
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What is the rotating plate in a microwave called?
The rotating plate in a microwave is called the turntable. It rotates to ensure even heating of food by helping to distribute the microwave energy throughout the cavity of the microwave.
What is a microwave beam generator called?
A device that generates microwave beams is called a magnetron. It is a high-powered vacuum tube that is commonly used in microwave ovens to generate the electromagnetic waves needed to cook food.
What does a microwave convert electrical energy into?
A microwave converts electrical energy into microwave radiation, specifically in the form of electromagnetic waves. This radiation excites water molecules in food, causing them to vibrate and generate heat, which cooks the food quickly and efficiently.
What stops microwave radiation from escaping the microwave oven?
The metal walls of the microwave oven reflect and contain the microwave radiation, preventing it from escaping.
How does microwave absorption affect the heating efficiency of a microwave oven?
Microwave absorption refers to how well food absorbs microwave energy. The more efficiently food absorbs microwaves, the faster it heats up in a microwave oven. This means that higher microwave absorption leads to better heating efficiency in a microwave oven.
What is microwave called in Urdu?
it's called microwave in Urdu also
What is a hanging microwave called?
over the range microwave
What is the rotating plate in a microwave called?
The rotating plate in a microwave is called the turntable. It rotates to ensure even heating of food by helping to distribute the microwave energy throughout the cavity of the microwave.
What is microwave tube?
microwave tubes are sometime called as vaccum eletrpn device... that are used to generate or amplify microwave radio frequencies.
What a microwave can do?
A microwave is, in fact, a microwave
What is microwave hyperthermia?
Another new approach is microwave hyperthermia , using a device called the Prostatron to deliver microwave energy to the prostate through a catheter.
Does food in a microwave oven absorb microwaves?
Yes, items in a microwave oven can be said to absorb microwaves. The microwave energy causes what is called dielectric heating, and this activity takes energy from the microwave beam.
What is a microwave beam generator called?
A device that generates microwave beams is called a magnetron. It is a high-powered vacuum tube that is commonly used in microwave ovens to generate the electromagnetic waves needed to cook food.
What are adjectives for microwave?
Any adjective you want. An adjective is any describing word, so however you want to describe a microwave, just use that word. Here are a few good ones: big microwave wet microwave old microwave broken microwave white microwave dirty microwave weird microwave super, incredible, heavy-duty microwave Too easy!
Can you give Example for microwave devices?
microwave oven is one the example of microwave.
Is this microwave safe dinnerware set suitable for use in the microwave?
Yes, this microwave safe dinnerware set is suitable for use in the microwave.
Are microwave ovens the same as microwaves?
A microwave is a form of electromagnetic radiation in the frequency range between 300 MHz (or 0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz. A microwave is also the "shorthand" name we give to a common appliance called a microwave oven. Are they the same?Whether or not microwave ovens are the same as microwaves depends on the application of the term. Microwave ovens are called that because they contain a microwave generating device and direct the radiated electromagnetic energy (the microwaves themselves) into a cooking space (called a cavity) to heat drinks or food, or even to cook things.Say an appliance salesman is saying to his/her junior helpers, "Arrange the microwaves on the shelves." This refers to the microwave ovens. It's not about electromagnetic energy called microwaves.Take the case of an electronics teacher saying to his/her students, "The microwaves are reflected off the metal screen that is used in the construction of the dish." This does notrefer to microwave ovens, but the electromagnetic energy itself.
