The magnetic forces exerted by a permanent magnet are due to

A) electrons moving in atoms.
B) equal and opposite magnets placed on each of the two poles.
C) a miracle.
D) large-scale [macroscopic] electric currents on the surface of the magnet.
E) equal and opposite charges placed on each of the two "poles."


A

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