Why do microwaves not melt ice cubes? 223 viewsOctober 11, 2024OtherPhysics Question100.55K October 11, 2024 0 Comments I put them on top of rice for 3 minutes, the rice gets super hot, but the ice cubes are barely affected. In: Physics 6 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted October 11, 2024 0 Comments The water molecules are held strongly to each other, forming a crystal structure. So, they do not vibrate enough to generate heat. This is why the ice does not melt in the microwave as there is no heat generation. You are viewing 1 out of 6 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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