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Magnetron
the tube that generates the waves. Standing wave = a fixed pattern of hot/cold spots from reflections.
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Why the Microwave Heats the Food Not the PlateMind BlownMore terms from this board
- Dielectric heatingheat made by forcing polar molecules to flip in an oscillating field (the whole trick).
- Microwavean invisible radio/light wave. Polar molecule = one with a + end and a - end (like water).
- Resonancea system's natural 'easy' frequency; here NOT used, so the waves reach the middle instead of the skin.