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by Nelson - Jetpacking from bed on May 22nd, 2007
Concentrated magnetism excites electrons in liquid faster than solids (except metals). Since foods contain moisture, they start moving around and create heat.
by Galeanda on May 22nd, 2007
It excitec certain molecules first, preferring fat molecules above all others. It will work on liquid molecules too and metal but it takes awhile for it to work on plastic. Glass and certain other things get warm but from the food you are warming, not just from the microwaves.
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on May 22nd, 2007
It does heat the plastic and glass up, just not enough to make a noticeable affect, nor malaffect the food item being heated up.
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