When a number of identical small magnets are arranged in a line, the strength of the resultant magnet

A.

is largest when they are arranged end to end

B.

is greatest when they are arrangedparallel with like poles adjacent to each other

C.

depends only on the number of magnets provided they arev parallel

D.

is greater when the magnets are arranged on a wooden surface than on a metaln surface

Correct answer is A

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