Why do microwave ovens cook faster than conventional ovens?
Why do microwave ovens not heat to the center as effectively?
Why do conventional ovens burn food more easily?

I have guesses for the answers to all three questions, but I'd
like to get correct answers rather than good-sounding guesses.

-- Jeff, in Minneapolis

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