Interesting fact #47: How is food cooked in a microwave?

in interesting •  8 years ago  (edited)

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Cooking with Microwaves. Microwaves are produced inside the oven by an electron tube called a magnetron. The microwaves are reflected within the metal interior of the oven where they are absorbed by food. Microwaves cause water molecules in food to vibrate, producing heat that cooks the food.
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