The magnetic fields carried by jets coming from active galactic nuclei are generated by:
A)the combined magnetic fields of the many stars near the galaxy's center.
B)the central black hole.
C)the movement of the interstellar matter of the galaxy.
D)the movement of the stars in the galaxy.
E)charged matter in the accretion disk of the central black hole.

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The magnetic fields of jets from AGN are generated by the charged matter in the accretion disk surrounding the central black hole. As this matter spirals inward, it generates intense magnetic fields that are then carried outwards along the jet. The charged matter in the accretion disk of the central black hole generates the magnetic fields in the jets. As matter falls towards the black hole, it gains energy and is accelerated, producing strong magnetic fields that shape the jets.

The Magnetic Fields Carried by Jets Coming from Active Galactic