A microwave oven itself does not have a specific temperature associated with it. Instead, it generates electromagnetic waves, known as microwaves, which excite water molecules and other polar molecules in food, causing them to vibrate and generate heat. This heat ultimately raises the temperature of the food.
When you use a microwave oven, the heating of the food is not directly related to the oven's temperature. The microwave oven operates by producing microwaves with a frequency of around 2.45 gigahertz. These microwaves penetrate the food and cause the water molecules to rotate rapidly, generating friction and heat in the process.
The amount of heat produced in the food depends on factors such as the power setting of the microwave, the type of food, and its water content. The temperature to which the food heats up can vary greatly depending on these factors and the duration of exposure to the microwaves.
It's worth noting that microwave ovens typically operate at power levels ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand watts. The heat generated within the food will depend on the power output and the efficiency of energy transfer from the microwaves to the food.
To determine the temperature of the food during microwave heating, it is necessary to measure it directly using a food thermometer or other appropriate temperature-sensing devices.