Maxwell developed his theory of electromagnetism by combining previous discoveries. He added his own original hypothesis that:
A) changing electric fields produce magnetic fields.
B) moving electric charges produce magnetic fields.
C) changing magnetic fields produce electric fields.
D) electric charges produce electric fields.

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Maxwell's original hypothesis was that a changing electric field produces a magnetic field, which was a key addition to the existing understanding of electromagnetism and completed the set of Maxwell's equations.

Maxwell Developed His Theory of Electromagnetism by Combining Previous Discoveries