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Why are microwaves used in domestic microwave ovens?
Explanation
**Microwaves** λ≈10⁻³ to 0.3 m, f≈10⁹ to 10¹² Hz, produced by klystron/magnetron, used in microwave ovens because frequency ≈2.45 GHz matches rotational resonance of water molecules, causing dielectric heating, also radar, satellite communication due to small wavelength allows directional beams. The document explains that microwaves are used because their frequency matches the resonant frequency of water molecules, efficiently transferring energy to heat food. Using c = fλ, E₀/B₀ = c, I_d = ε₀ dΦ_E/dt, and spectrum classification λ = c/f, evaluation yields Their frequency matches water molecule resonance, illustrating EM wave transverse nature and Maxwell's displacement current concept.
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