Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Induction

Question:

Read the information given below.

The basic principle of a microwave oven is to generate microwave radiation of appropriate frequency in the working space of the oven where we keep food. This way energy is not wasted in heating up the vessel. In the conventional heating method, the vessel on the burner gets heated first and then the food inside gets heated because of transfer of energy from the vessel. In the microwave oven, on the other hand, energy is directly delivered to water molecules which is shared by the entire food.

Which type of vessel should be used in a microwave overs?

Options:

Metal container

Plastic container

Porcelain container

Porcelain and metal both

Correct Answer:

Porcelain container

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3) : Porcelain container

In microwave ovens we prefer porcelain container as they are microwave safe.