2006-07-30 16:11:51 · 8 answers · asked by manish u 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Because you can cause a fire. Metal does not absorb the energy microwaves as water in food does. Eventually this reflected energy can set the microwave on fire.
2006-07-30 16:19:05 · answer #1 · answered by QuietFire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Metal reflects microwave energy, which will generate sparks when it strikes certain metal objects.
2006-07-30 16:14:44 · answer #2 · answered by cyberlegend1994 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
metal reflects microwaves, which could cause sparking and fires, or could damage the source.
2006-07-30 16:32:57 · answer #3 · answered by mike i 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They cause sparks and can damage the microwave.
2006-07-30 16:15:52 · answer #4 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
metal reflects microwaves and the metal can arc and catch fire
2006-07-30 17:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will melt
2006-07-30 16:14:15 · answer #6 · answered by dll_duran 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't???
2006-07-30 16:14:16 · answer #7 · answered by redchili68 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FIRE!!!!!! lol
2006-07-30 16:15:06 · answer #8 · answered by justmeagain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋