Question: On its highest power setting, a microwave oven increases the temperature of 0 . 4 4 0 kg of spaghetti by 4 5 . 0

On its highest power setting, a microwave oven increases the temperature of 0.440 kg of spaghetti by 45.0C in 115 s.
(a)
What was the rate of power absorption by the spaghetti in W, given that its specific heat is 3.76103 J/(kg C)?
W
(b)
Find the average intensity of the microwaves in W/m2, given that they are absorbed over a circular area 15.0 cm in diameter.
W/m2
(c)
What is the peak electric field strength of the microwave in V/m?
V/m
(d)
What is its peak magnetic field strength in T?
T

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