The operation of a microwave oven makes use of
A)the polar nature of water molecules.
B)flip flopping of polarized molecules.
C)an oscillating electric field.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

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A microwave oven operates by producing an oscillating electric field which causes the polar water molecules in food to rotate and generate heat. This is known as dipole rotation or flip-flopping of polarized molecules. Therefore, choices A, B, and C are all correct and the best choice is D, which includes all three options.

The Operation of a Microwave Oven Makes Use of