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A region of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum where wavelengths range from about 700 nm to 1mm

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Why don't we use infrared light to heat food?

We do. That iron on the top of the device is a simple ohmic resistor, which gets the 230V network current directly. There is no need for any converter or stabilization of the temperature or the elect …
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