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How are the microwaves used in the microwave oven?

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The frequency of the mincrowaves is so chosen that it matches with the resonant frequency of the water molecules. So the energy of the waves is transferred to the kinetic energy of the water molecules. This energy therefore, increases the temperature of anyfood containing water.
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