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We are all aware
that microwaves work by passing radiation
through food causing the water molecules
inside to heat up and move rapidly. Kitchen appliances have to pass rigorous safety tests before they can go to market, most of us trust them not to leak.
How can
we be certain our microwaves do not leak harmful
radiation?
Easy, but
first remember.. Do not turn on your
microwave in this test/experiment. Like microwaves, cellular
phones emit
radiation. Therefore, by placing a cell phone inside your microwave and closing the door, you shouldn’t be able to call it, as the waves shouldn’t penetrate the door.
As the video below shows, a cell phone is
turned on and placed inside a microwave - not
turned on. If you discover your phone rings even when it is inside the microwave,
it could mean that your appliance is leaky, or it could just mean that your particular model is designed only to contain radiation at certain frequencies; microwaves typically have a frequency of 2.45 gigahertz, while cellular waves are usually either 1.9 gigahertz or 850 megahertz.
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