Why Are Some of Saturn's Rings Diffuse

question 89

Multiple Choice

Why are some of Saturn's rings diffuse?

• A) Particles in diffuse rings collide infrequently, allowing them to maintain irregular orbits and spread out.
• B) Particles in diffuse rings are composed of transparent materials.
• C) Diffuse rings are made of methane, instead of water ice
• D) Diffuse rings are composed of charged particles, which are spread out by magnetic forces.
• E) Sunlight heats diffuse rings, causing the material to spread out.

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