Microwaves

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Microwaves
Heat
Thermodynamics

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Topics

Microwaves
Heat
Thermodynamics
Molecules

Description

How do microwaves heat up your coffee? Adjust the frequency and amplitude of microwaves. Watch water molecules rotating and bouncing around. View the microwave field as a wave, a single line of vectors, or the entire field.

Sample Learning Goals

Describe matter in terms of molecular motion. The description should include diagrams to support the description and how temperature affects the image.

Version 1.05

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Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ).

Teacher-Submitted Activities


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