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Microwave Oven Safety

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navam

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Jun 28, 2000
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Can any of you microwave specialists (or others) please tell me<br>- what is the range of frequencies used in microwave cooking, and<br>- how do the ovens prevent microwave radiation from coming out of the cooking enclosure (except at levels below statutary limits)?<br>Thankyou.
 
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