Q:

Why can't you put metal in the microwave

Answer

The energy doesn't turn to heat, roughly because metal is not water. The energy turns to sparks and a fire starts.

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Description: The energy doesn't turn to heat, roughly because metal is not water.

Nov 05, 08:57am

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Microwave heating of a solid material takes place primarily by energy conversion. The material as a whole absorbs (MORE).

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