Microwave oven is prevents mobile signal?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around whether placing a mobile phone inside a microwave oven would prevent it from receiving a mobile signal. The scope includes theoretical considerations about microwave oven design and signal frequencies.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests testing the idea by placing a mobile phone in a microwave oven.
  • Another participant expresses concern about the safety of turning the microwave on with the phone inside.
  • A different participant notes that the door seal of the microwave may not effectively block mobile frequencies, as it is designed for different wavelengths.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are differing views on the effectiveness of the microwave's door seal regarding mobile signal frequencies and safety concerns about operating the microwave.

Contextual Notes

There are assumptions about the effectiveness of the microwave's design and its interaction with mobile frequencies that remain unverified.

P G Krish
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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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