Microwaves History of Microwaves In 1945 Dr Perry

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Microwaves

Microwaves

History of Microwaves • In 1945, Dr. Perry Spencer, a scientist, was working in

History of Microwaves • In 1945, Dr. Perry Spencer, a scientist, was working in a lab when he felt some heat on his hand. The heat was coming from microwaves. These were being emitted from a nearby vacuum tube. Dr. Spencer was curious and place a chocolate bar near the tube. Within seconds, the chocolate melted. That sticky mess was the beginning of a brilliant idea – the microwave!

Diagram of a Microwave

Diagram of a Microwave

How Does a Microwave Work? • The microwave oven generates electromagnetic waves (called microwaves)

How Does a Microwave Work? • The microwave oven generates electromagnetic waves (called microwaves) which makes water move. This motion leads to friction, and friction leads to heating. motion friction heating

How Does a Microwave Work? • This heat starts on the outside of the

How Does a Microwave Work? • This heat starts on the outside of the food and moves in. • The denser the food the longer it will take to cook. – Water will heat faster than a burrito, because a burrito is more dense than water.

Microwaves • Microwaves are attracted to foods that are high in: sugar fat water

Microwaves • Microwaves are attracted to foods that are high in: sugar fat water

Microwave-able Containers • Paper • Plastic • Glass • Microwaveable Dishes

Microwave-able Containers • Paper • Plastic • Glass • Microwaveable Dishes

Non-Microwave-able Containers • Metal • Dishes with gold or silver on it.

Non-Microwave-able Containers • Metal • Dishes with gold or silver on it.

Acceptable coverings for microwave dishes: • Paper towel – to absorb moisture, spatters, and

Acceptable coverings for microwave dishes: • Paper towel – to absorb moisture, spatters, and spills. • Wax paper – holds in some of the moisture • Plastic wrap – hold in moisture

Techniques for Microwaving • Stirring: To pull heated part of the food to the

Techniques for Microwaving • Stirring: To pull heated part of the food to the center • Turning over: To microwave all sides • Rotating: Makes cooking even • Pricking: To keep foods from exploding • Standing Time: To allow foods to complete its cooking by placing on the counter.

Cooking Time • These will increase the cooking time and standing time. – The

Cooking Time • These will increase the cooking time and standing time. – The volume of the food • Example: Small potatoes versus large potatoes – The quantity or number of food – Round containers will cook more evenly than square containers.

Microwave Safety • To prevent burning yourself from microwave cooking, remember: – Foods can

Microwave Safety • To prevent burning yourself from microwave cooking, remember: – Foods can create hot containers – Items can explode (eggs, potatoes). Pierce them with a fork. – Lifting the cover or plastic from the food can cause a burn. – Hot steam escaping can cause a burn

What foods should not be microwaved?

What foods should not be microwaved?