microwaves?

Question

why are microwaves called microwaves???

Answer 1

Micro is from Greek and means small or petty as in microscope that helps us see microorganisms. Microwaves are measured in centimeters rather than in meters for radio waves although they are similar and both travel at the speed of light. Microwaves in a microwave oven are about a foot long and heat food that captures the energy similar to an antenna. That is why the surface often gets hotter than the center. Shorter wavelengths are more energetic and penetrating than longer wavelengths and radio waves that strike us have little effect on us. Microwaves could be dangerous. Notice that ultraviolet wavelengths (sunburns?) are shorter and more penetrating than infrared wavelengths and X-rays are still shorter and far more penetrating.

Answer 2

A microwave is a modern day’s kitchen appliance that uses microwave technology to heat the food. The name microwave is due the type of wave it uses, which is easily absorbed by the water and certain molecules present in the food making them highly active for effective heating.A sumptuous food when served hot and steaming tastes all the more delicious and microwave exactly does that. It heats your food instantly saving your precious time for other important works. Interestingly, it can be used for both cooking and heating. I am also using Samsung Microwave which is simple amazing. For getting more idea about microwave features you can check at Samsung India site.

Answer 3

Because they use microwaves to cook food.

Unless you mean why are the waves called microwaves, in which case it is because their wavelengths are very small. Not to the order of micrometres confusingly (its actually in the cm/mm size).

Does that help?