Physical Science (12th Edition), Standalone Book
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ISBN: 9781260150544
Author: Bill W. Tillery
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 6, Problem 43AC
Earth’s magnetic field is believed to originate.
a. by a separation of north and south monopoles due to currents within Earth.
b. with
c. from a giant iron and cobalt bar magnet inside Earth.
d. from processes that are not understood.
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