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How does a microwave heat your food while the plate stays cool? Here's what's actually happening inside the box.
From Percy Spencer's melted candy bar to 2.45 billion flips per second, we cover how microwaves twist water molecules, the 'resonance' myth, why plates stay cool, hot and cold spots, why metal sparks, the door mesh, popcorn bag susceptors, and common microwave myths busted.
What gadget should I explain next? 👇
Chapters:
0:00 The magic box
0:34 An accidental invention
1:30 What is a microwave?
2:29 Making water dance
3:45 Why the plate stays cool
4:35 Cold spots and sparks
5:45 Microwave myths, busted
7:27 Everyday tech, explained
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