Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Measuring the Speed of 'Light' With a Microwave Oven
In this experiment, you will measure the speed of light using a microwave oven, some egg white, and a ruler. This short project proves to be an extremely interesting choice for a science lab, with pictures for illustration, and thorough...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Einstein's Legacy: Microwave Ovens
A series of pages describing the theory behind microwave ovens and illustrating the manner in which they cook food. Many interactive sections, highly visible content, and interesting explanations. It's definitely worth a visit!
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Percy Spencer: Microwave Inventor
Read about the moment Percy Spencer discovered how microwaves heated objects. This discovery led to the invention of the microwave oven.
Physics Central
Physics Central: Physics in the Microwave: Microwave Soap
An experiment involving a bar of soap and a microwave through which students explore how microwaves affect molecules.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Einstein's Legacy: Microwave Ovens
A series of pages that explain how microwave radiation is utilized by ovens to cook food. Includes several Java applets.
Other
Inta: Hechos Asombrosos
In Spanish. Could you provide an answer to each of the question presented on this page? First, write or draw the explanation to the question then reads the response on this website and then compare your answer with the given answer.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Microwaves
What makes those kernels pop inside your microwave? A whole lot of water interacting with a whole lot of high-frequency electromagnetic waves. (Java tutorial)
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Magnetron 1920
Although they have applications at the highest levels of scientific research, magnetron tubes are used every day by non-scientists who just want to heat their food in a hurry.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Electromagnetic Fields
This site provides links to a variety of government-sponsored overviews and articles on electromagnetic fields and their associated health risks.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Invention of the Microwave Oven
Site includes fascinating facts about the invention of the microwave oven by Perry Spencer in 1945.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Microwave Oven?
It is easy to warm up foods today wth the convenience of the microwave. What exactly is a microwave and how does it work as an oven?
Curated OER
Microwave Oven
Site includes fascinating facts about the invention of the microwave oven by Perry Spencer in 1945.