Microwave oven is prevents mobile signal?

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Placing a mobile phone inside a microwave oven effectively prevents mobile signals from reaching the device. The microwave's door seal is designed to block specific frequencies, but it may not be as effective at the frequencies used by mobile phones. The operation of the microwave relies on quarter wavelength deep slots, which can interfere with mobile signals. It is crucial to ensure the microwave is not powered on during such experiments to avoid hazards.

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Hi guys,
If i put mobile phone into micro oven, Is this prevent mobile signal
 
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Hello PG, :welcome:

Why not give it a try ?
 
I hope you are both not thinking of turning the power on.
 
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pixel said:
I hope you are both not thinking of turning the power on.
indeed
 
The door seal will not work as well at the phone frequencies as at the design frequency. Its operation relies on quarter wavelength deep slots.
 
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