Saturn's Rings May Have Been Formed When a Small Moon

question 58

Short Answer

Saturn's rings may have been formed when a small moon or icy planetesimal came within Saturn's _______________ and tides pulled it apart.

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Definitions:

Psychosexual Development

A theory proposed by Freud, outlining the stages of development from infancy through adulthood in which sexual energy (libido) is focused on different areas of the body.

Penis Envy

In Freudian theory, a female desire to have a penis.

Independent Variables

Variables in an experiment that are manipulated or changed to observe their effect on the dependent variables.

Manipulated

Being controlled or influenced in a deceitful way, often without being aware of it, which can affect behavior and decision-making.