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Originally Posted by Graham Hartley
I recall from elementary education that there is a difference between radiation and forced convection, if I read your account correctly. The microwave radiation appears because, very roughly, electrons resonate in a cavity - and this radiation can more 'easily' travel to your neighbour's garden if you disable the door switch. The less rough description cannot be given in terms with which most folk are familiar. It's quantum-mechanical, though no less fun for that reason.
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That must have been one heck of a primary school you went to, Graham Hartley.
I don't think we learned much about microwave radiation and quantum mechanics even at AGS!