Use Chocolate to Calculate the Speed of Light Video Watch time under 1 minute July 6, 2025 Image Did you know you can calculate the speed of light with a chocolate bar? Alex Dainis reveals how standing waves inside your microwave create hotspots that melt chocolate at specific intervals. By measuring the distance between these points and using your microwave’s frequency, you can determine the wavelength and estimate the speed of light. It’s a surprisingly precise, hands-on physics experiment—powered by dessert! Topics Electricity Share