Multiple Choice
Braided rings, scalloped edges, gaps, knots, and kinks can all be caused by
A) moons with highly inclined orbits.
B) shepherd moons.
C) gravitation interactions between the ring materials themselves.
D) sunlight reflecting off different materials.
E) strong magnetic fields.
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