Vagabond Science
Vagabond Science
Matthew Lanagan
Testing intuitions about microwaves - with Michael Lanagan (Penn State University)
56 minutes Posted Mar 2, 2022 at 8:47 pm.
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Why do microwaves heat up your food but not the plate? Why does metal create sparks? And how do you sustain a plasma in the microwave?  We discuss the science of microwave ovens and the material properties of food.

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