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There are three theories on how Saturn got its rings:
1. Gravitational disruption of satellites: Saturn's gravitational pull tears anything apart that gets too close, and the fragments become part of the ring system.
2. Fragmentation of moons: moons of Saturn collide with each other and other bolides and break up, the fragments of which form Saturn's rings.
3. Accretionary remnant: rings are formed from primordial debris that was not accreted to form Saturn initially.
Saturn's rings were likely formed from the debris of a moon or comet that broke apart due to tidal forces from Saturn's gravity, collisions with other objects, or the gravitational interaction with one of Saturn's moons. The rings are made up of mostly ice and rock particles, ranging in size from tiny grains to several meters across.
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How are the rings of Saturn are different from the rings of Jupiter?
jupiters rings are bigger than Saturns.
How did Saturns rings get large?
got fat
Are Saturns rings bigger then Saturn?
No, Saturn itself is much larger than its rings. Saturn has a diameter of about 116,000 kilometers, while its rings extend out to a maximum distance of around 282,000 kilometers.
When will Saturns rings disappear?
Saturn's rings are expected to disappear in around 100 million years, due to factors such as material being pulled into the planet by gravity, the rings spreading out and becoming thinner, and collisions between particles causing them to break apart.
Why do saturns rings appear and disappear?
Twice in every orbital rotation of Saturn, its rings appear edge-on to us and become invisible. That happens about every 15 years.
Where is saturns rings located?
Around Saturns equatorial diameter, as has to be the case
How are the rings of Saturn are different from the rings of Jupiter?
jupiters rings are bigger than Saturns.
How did Saturns rings get large?
got fat
When did NASA get pictures of Saturns rings?
When the Voyager passed by.
How many sections are saturns rings spit into?
7
How are Saturns rings regenerated?
They are not regenerated. The rings are generated by the gravity of the planet and the inertia of the object.
When we're saturns rings discovered?
A long time ago
Where did tethys live?
At saturns rings which is were are some of the moons are also there
What is saturns planet known for.?
The rings that it has and the moons that orbit around it.
Are there moons in Saturns rings?
There are moons in Saturn's rings, they are called shepherd moons because they help keep the rings intact.
Are there gases in Saturns ring?
No, the components of Saturn's rings are in the solid state.
What are saturns made of?
Saturn's rings are made of dust, ice, and rock.
