• Breve@pawb.social
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        10 months ago

        Yes, microwaves are non-ionizing radiation. I would not suggest sticking your head in your microwave while it’s running though.

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        10 months ago

        Non ionizing radiation means it doesn’t produce free radicals through destruction of chemical bonds. Any type of radiation that interacts with a material and has a high enough ERP will heat that thing up. Cell phone spectrum is non ionizing but the high powered towers can still cook the brain inside a skull.