Why Do Boiled Eggs Explode in the Microwave?
Television shows and video websites have featured the infamous microwaved egg explosion. The explanation for such explosions has to do with pressure and heat on the raw egg as it starts to boil in the microwave. Does this Spark an idea?
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The Process
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When a raw egg is placed in the microwave, the sustained time in the heat will cause the egg to explode and potentially break a microwave. The steam in the center of the egg quickly builds up, eventually causing so much pressure that the egg explodes.
Effects
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The heat from the microwave originates in the center of the egg and causes pressure to push outwards, according to research by Cornell professor Ashim Datta. The small size of the egg causes a greater pressure that would not occur in larger enclosed objects.
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Warning
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Do not attempt to explode an egg in your microwave. The explosion could cause burns, injuries and permanent damage to your body. In addition, the explosion could break your microwave and render it unusable.
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