How a microwave oven works
Ever wondered exactly how a microwave oven heats your food? EngineerGuy Bill Hammack has you covered.
A professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Illinois, US, Hammack goes by the moniker "EngineerGuy" online, demystifying complicated mechanical concepts.
His explanation of the microwave oven, below, is fascinating, breaking down the components that drive the machine and then describing exactly what happens on a molecular level.