Which Sentence Describes the Motions of the Particles in the Rings

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Multiple Choice

Which sentence describes the motions of the particles in the rings of Saturn?

• A) Each of the particles moves in an almost circular Keplerian orbit around the planet.
• B) The particles move in randomly oriented elliptical orbits and collide frequently with one another.
• C) The particles move in zigzag patterns within the ring system because of interaction with the major moons.
• D) The particles all move in concert as if they were a solid sheet because of electrostatic interaction.

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