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Publication Date: 2004-Nov
Pages: 9
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Microwave Oven Experiments with Metals and Light Sources
Vollmer, Michael; Mollmann, Klaus-Peter; Karstadt, Detlef
Physics Education, v39 n6 p500-508 Nov 2004
"Don't put metal objects in the microwave" is common safety advice. But why? Here we describe demonstration experiments involving placing household metallic objects in a microwave oven. These allow a better understanding of the interaction of microwaves with materials. Light bulbs and discharge lamps can also be used in instructive demonstrations.
Descriptors: Lighting, Science Activities, Equipment, Science Instruction, Lighting, Metallurgy, Demonstrations (Educational)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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