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Briefly state the working principle of microwave ovens. |
| Answer» Solution :It is observed that the FREQUENCY of rotation of WATER molecules is about `3GHZ (3xx10^(@)Hz)`. If water receives microwaves of this frequency, its molecules absorb this radiation. In a microwave oven the frequency of the microwaves is SELECTED to match the resonant frequency (i.e., 3 GHz) of water molecules so that ENERGY from the microwaves is transferred efficiently to the kinetic energy of water molecules. As a RESULT, water is heated up. Water molecules share this energy with neighbouring food molecules, heating up the food. | |