Combined Science GCSE
Absorption by water molecules
What Absorption by water molecules means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Microwaves penetrate the outer layers of food and are absorbed by water molecules, causing them to vibrate and gain kinetic energy.
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