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What was Faraday's groundbreaking discovery?

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Electricity can be used to produce magnets.
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Magnets can be used to produce electricity.
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Opposite magnetic poles attract just like opposite electric charges attract.
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Electricity can be used to produce chemicals.
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The correct option is B Magnets can be used to produce electricity.
Michael Faraday(1791-1867) was an English scientist who contributed to the study of electromagentism and electrochemistry. His main discoveries include the principles underlying electromagnetic induction, electrolysis and diamagnetism. He found that magnets can be used to generate electricity.


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