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When heating food, why do you think the oven gets hot to the touch while the microwave does not?

User Wololo
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Step-by-step explanation:

Because the microwave gives direct heat and the oven surrounds the food.

Hope this helps. Have a great night :)

User Pbond
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Answer:

The oven has many different heat sources from the bottom, sides, top, etc...

The microwave only has the sides.

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