The Ability of Microwave Ovens to Cook Food Depends Partly

question 27

Multiple Choice

The ability of microwave ovens to cook food depends partly upon the fact that microwaves

• A) are absorbed quickly by water molecules, which does nothing to heat food.
• B) are absorbed quickly by water molecules, which generates heat.
• C) are reflected by the interior of an oven, which causes heat to be generated in the oven wall.
• D) tend to be absorbed in dry air and thus heat the whole oven and its contents.
• E) are scattered by water molecules, which helps heat the glass door of the oven.

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