2007-11-10 05:47:23 · 6 answers · asked by Adina G 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Nothing, except maybe scorch the enamel on the top of the microwave's interior. The resistivity of a flame is much too high to interact significantly with the microwaves.
Followup. I just tried it with a lit candle. No effect. The wax doesn't even get warm (the microwaves are tuned to heat water).
2007-11-10 06:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would form microwave plasma - the gas of the flame would be given more energy forming a plasma. It would flash - like sheet lightning. It should not damage the microwave - sink the match into some cheese - as this will keep is straight and DO NOT leave it on for very long.
2007-11-10 05:51:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im thinkin it might blow up
2007-11-10 05:49:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would blow out.
2007-11-10 05:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try it!
2007-11-10 05:54:41 · answer #5 · answered by Numb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you do that?
2007-11-10 05:50:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋