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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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