How Do the Particles in Saturn's Rings Orbit the Planet

question 67

Multiple Choice

How do the particles in Saturn's rings orbit the planet?

• A)in the plane of the planet's equator, as a solid disk
• B)in the plane of the planet's equator, in individual orbits for each particle
• C)in the plane of the planet's equator, outside the Roche limit
• D)around the planet's poles, in individual orbits for each particle

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Definitions:

Sartorius

The longest muscle in the human body, running from the hip to the knee, assisting in flexing, abduction, and lateral rotation of the thigh.

Dura Mater

The outermost, tough layer of the meninges that envelops the brain and spinal cord, providing protection.

Meninx

Meninx (plural, meninges) refers to one of the three membranes (the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater) that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Periosteum

The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints, serving as a site for attachment for muscles and bones.