2006-10-08 14:53:54 · 6 answers · asked by zach32 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Are you talking about the light bulb that is part of the microwave to light its interior? If so the answer is no because the screening on the microwave's window protects you from radiation.
Are you talking about attempting to roast a light bulb that you took from a lamp just to see what would happen to it? If so the answer is that it might blow out the magnetron inside the microwave and there could be nasty debris and smoke that is bad for your eyes.
2006-10-08 14:57:56 · answer #1 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I accidentally put some chocolate in the microwave yesterday to melt it, in a container that had a bit of aluminum foil stuck to it's rim (from the original seal). This piece was so small I didn't even notice it there. I covered the container with a plastic lid from another container that sat loosely on top, in order to keep in heat and melt the chocolate faster.
The microwave was on for 3 SECONDS, and I had a lightening storm and a loud POP happening. When I took the container out, there was black soot all down the one side of the container and lid, and A HOLE HAD ACTUALLY BEEN BLOWN THROUGH THE LID! It was amazing.
2006-10-08 15:05:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the only harmful thing your microwave produces - is MICROWAVES... and they do not come from the light bulb - they come from the magnatron tube. as long as your oven door is shut when it is operating - there is nothing at all harmful.
c'mon,
microwave ovens have been common since the 70's !!! perfectly safe.
2006-10-08 15:05:40 · answer #3 · answered by peterpipersux 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask the mythbusters
2006-10-08 14:55:46 · answer #4 · answered by boxer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never kno...i never tried, and u shouldnt start either
2006-10-08 15:04:04 · answer #5 · answered by Chelsea Lam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only if you're masturbating.
2006-10-08 15:02:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋