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Question
The device which converts mechanical energy into energy which runs our microwave oven is :
Options
electric motor
alternator
turbine
electric heater
Solution
Alternator is the device that converts mechanical energy into energy, which runs in microwave oven.
Therefore the answer is, (b) Alternator.
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