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No, microwaves do not have more energy than ultraviolet (UV) light. In the electromagnetic spectrum, UV light has higher energy than microwaves. The energy of an electromagnetic wave is directly related to its frequency, where higher frequency waves have higher energy.

Microwaves have longer wavelengths and lower frequencies compared to UV light. UV light has wavelengths shorter than visible light, while microwaves have wavelengths longer than infrared light. UV light has higher frequencies and, therefore, higher energy than microwaves.

The energy of UV light is sufficient to cause effects like sunburns, skin damage, and molecular changes. In contrast, microwaves are non-ionizing radiation and have lower energy, primarily known for their ability to excite water molecules and generate heat, which is why they are used in microwave ovens for cooking.

So, in summary, ultraviolet light has more energy than microwaves.

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