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

Question 58

Question 58

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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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