Re: Hot water in microwave

[Rick Swanson <swansonr@EMAIL.SANDHILLS.CC.NC.US>]

Thanks much to all who responded to my "hot water in microwave" question.
Since I always use a temperature probe and heat water to just below boiling,
I had no idea that a microwave would create a super heated condition in a
"normal" cup.  I will tell my family and friends to be cautious.

As usual, the extended discussions by the PHYS-Lers was most enlightening.

Cheers,

Rick

Rick Swanson wrote:

> I came across the report below about hot water "blowing up" after being
> microwaved.  Does not make sense to me.  Anyone have information about
> such a thing?

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