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What is the primary reason why a microwave oven heats up a food...
What is the primary reason why a microwave oven heats up a food item containing water molecules most efficiently?
Options
- ADirect conduction of heat from the microwave source
- BHigh radiation emission of microwaves in the oven
- CThermal convection within the food item
- DFrequency of the microwave matches the resonant frequency of water molecules
Correct answer
D. Frequency of the microwave matches the resonant frequency of water molecules
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (D)
Frequency of the microwave matches the resonant frequency of water molecules
Frequency of the microwave matches the resonant frequency of water molecules