Why Can't I Put Metal in the Microwave?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the magnetron in a microwave oven?
To rotate the food
To cool down the microwave
To absorb electromagnetic radiation
To generate microwaves
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the window of a microwave covered with a metal mesh?
To allow microwaves to escape
To improve visibility
To enhance the cooking speed
To form a Faraday cage
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the thickness of metal affect its behavior in a microwave?
Thicker metal heats up faster
Thinner metal is more stable
Thicker metal can withstand electron activity better
Thinner metal reflects microwaves more effectively
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can cause a popping noise when metal is placed in a microwave?
The metal melting
Concentrated electric fields along edges
The food exploding
The microwave overheating
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are some processed foods packaged with a thin metallic layer?
To make the food cook more evenly
To brown the food quickly
To keep the food fresh
To prevent the food from burning
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