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What is the source of magnetism in materials?


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Source of magnetism in materials:

  1. The source of magnetism in materials is the electric charges. Magnetism is caused by the movement of electric charge.
  2. Substances are made up of atoms, atoms have neutron, proton, and electron. An electron is a subatomic particle and has an electric charge.
  3. This electron revolves around the nucleus of the atom, this movement generates electric current and causes magnetism.

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