[Replay] How Do Microwaves Cook Food? – Physics & Energy for Kids
STEM with Dr. Owl · Jul 8, 2026 · 11:23
STEM with Dr. Owl · Jul 8, 2026 · 11:23
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Learn how microwave ovens use invisible electromagnetic waves to vibrate water molecules and create heat. Join Dr. Owl, curious Emma, and Ziggy the Robot as they discover why soup gets hot faster than crackers and why metal causes sparks inside the oven.
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Learning Connection: NGSS DCI: PS4.B – Electromagnetic Radiation & Heat Transfer
