Which statement describes how food is cooked using microwaves?
A)Microwaves break chemical bonds and the energy that is released cooks the food
B)The food absorbs the microwaves and its molecules begin to rotate causing heat
C)Microwaves heat up the air around the food and it is transferred to the food through convection
D)The food reflects microwaves causing the air surrounding the food to heat up

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When microwaves are directed towards a food item, the molecules in the food absorb the energy and begin to rotate. This movement creates friction and generates heat, which then cooks the food. The other options (A and D) are not accurate descriptions of how microwaves cook food. While microwaves can break chemical bonds, this is not the main mechanism by which they cook food. And while microwaves can be reflected by some materials, including metal, the food itself does not reflect microwaves to cause heating of the surrounding air (Option D). Option C is also not accurate as microwaves do not heat up air around the food; they directly interact with the food molecules.

Which Statement Describes How Food Is Cooked Using Microwaves