Placing a phone inside a microwave oven is extremely dangerous and can cause serious damage to both the phone and the microwave oven. Microwaves are designed to heat food by emitting electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range, typically around 2.4 gigahertz (GHz). This radiation is specifically tuned to interact with water molecules in food, causing them to vibrate and generate heat.
If a phone with a battery (which contains liquid electrolytes) were placed inside a microwave oven and the microwave was turned on, several harmful things could happen:
Phone Damage: The microwave's radiation would interact with the water molecules present in the phone's battery, causing them to vibrate and generate heat. This could lead to the battery overheating and potentially exploding or catching fire.
Microwave Damage: Placing metal objects, including phones with metal components, inside a microwave is not safe. The metal can create electrical arcs and sparks, damaging the microwave's electronics and potentially causing a fire or explosion.
Emission of Radiation: Microwave ovens are designed with protective measures to prevent microwave radiation from leaking outside the oven while it's operating. However, if you were to put a phone inside, it might interfere with the oven's shielding, leading to the emission of harmful microwave radiation into the surrounding environment.
In summary, putting a phone inside a microwave oven is a hazardous action that could result in damage to the phone, the microwave, and pose a significant safety risk. Always use microwave ovens for their intended purpose, which is heating food, and never attempt to place any electronic devices or metal objects inside them.