How does microwaves warm food in a microwave oven?

Answer:
A)Microwaves are electromagnetic waves. The microwave oven generates

these and directs them into the cavity where food is placed. The

microwaves act on the water molecules in food, and because the water

molecules are polar, they will attempt to orient themselves according

to the passing microwaves. Because the microwaves are waves, they have

crests and troughs, and these will cause the water molecules to "flip"

continuously. This generates heat, and the heat warms the food.
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