While Saturn's Rings Are Very Thin, Some Particles Escape Away

question 61

Multiple Choice

While Saturn's rings are very thin, some particles escape away from the ring's orbital plane. Why?

• A) interactions with Saturn's magnetic field
• B) collisions with nearby comets
• C) interactions with the solar wind
• D) volcanic activity on Saturn's moons

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