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

A

Infra-red wave produce heating in a microwave oven

B

The frequency of the microwave must match the resonant frequency of the water molecules

C

The frequency of the microwave has no relation with natural frequency of water molecules

D

Microwave are heat waves, so they always produce heating

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The correct Answer is:
b

For efficient working of microwave oven, the
frequency of microwave must match the resonant
frequency of the water molecules, then maximum
heating is produced.
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