Microwaves
1 mark · EasyWhich statement best explains why microwave ovens cook food more quickly than ordinary ovens?
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Correct option: Microwaves are absorbed by water molecules in the food, heating it throughout.
Common mistakes: Choosing outside gets hottest; Heating air only
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A1 · 1 mark · Correct option selected: 'Microwaves are absorbed by water molecules in the food, heating it throughout.'
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The microwaves are absorbed by water molecules in the food, causing them to heat up and cook the food from the inside as well as the outside, making it faster than traditional ovens which heat from the outside in.