College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 19 - Magnetism - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 688: 21

Answer

(b) electron spin

Work Step by Step

The main source of magnetism in magnetic materials is electron spin. It is a completely quantum mechanical effect and does not have any classical analog.
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