How do microwaves heat up your coffee? In this simulation, students will:

• 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.

Click on the link below to view the simulation:

Microwaves

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Physics Education Technology
The Physics Education Technology (PhET) project at the University of Colorado produces fun, interactive simulations of physical phenomena that make bridges to the real world.