Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

Why does a microwave oven heat up a food item containing water molecules efficiently?

Options:

Microwaves are heat waves so they always produce heat

Infra red waves produce heating in the microwave oven

The electric energy heats up the vessel which transfers energy in the oven to water molecules

The frequency of the microwaves selected is to match the frequency of water molecules

Correct Answer:

The frequency of the microwaves selected is to match the frequency of water molecules

Explanation:
The correct answer is Option (4) → The frequency of the microwaves selected is to match the frequency of water molecules