kidsFeb 19, 20256:37pending

Why does the bowl get hotter than the food in the microwave?

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If you’ve ever grabbed a flaming hot bowl of soup out of the microwave and then slurped a spoonful of icy liquid from the middle of it, you’re not alone. In fact, it feels like one of life’s great mysteries! Why does this happen to food in the microwave? We asked ceramic artist Matthew Katz to help us find the answer. Got a scalding hot question? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we’ll bowl you over with the answer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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