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Microwaving Grapes Makes Plasma

United StatesPublished February 19, 2019

Views 20.0M  |  Likes 419K  |  Comments 20.9K
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A bisected grape in the microwave makes plasma. But how does it work? A grape is the right size and refractive index to trap microwaves inside it. When you place two (or two halves) close together the fields interact with each other creating a maximum of electromagnetic energy where they touch. This creates heating, sp…

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February 19, 2019
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