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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.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoOther planets do. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all have ring systems. Saturn's are just the most obvious. There's no special reason Saturn should have such a spectacular ring system, other than that it happens to.
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∙ 13y agoBecause God liked it, so he put a ring around it.
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∙ 15y agoI do not know what the circumstances are, but probably the great gravitational force of the body or bodies near it.
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∙ 15y agoSaturn's immense gravitation, in conjunction with that of the other moons, might be responsible for ripping it appart (keeping it from forming a satellite).
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∙ 15y agoSaturn's rings are surrounded by "shepherd" satellites, which prevent them from coalescing into a moon.
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Does ring rhyme with moon?
No it doesn't, ring is a ing sound where as a moon a oooon sound.
How many rings does Mars have around it?
There is no ring around the Mars now but Phobos (Moon of the Mars) Might form a ring around the Mars about 15billion(mabey million) years later.
How did the moon get sucked into the earths gravity?
It did not get pulled in by Earth's gravity. The moon most likely formed when a small planet collided with Earth early in its history, producing a ring of debris around Earth which coalesced to form the moon.
What material is the moon made from?
The moon is made of rock.
What is the possessive form of moon?
The possessive form of the noun moon is moon's.example: We were able to see our way by the moon's light.The possessive form for the noun moon is moon's.
How can a moon produce a gap in a planetary ring system?
A moon like a planet is a compacted mass and has gravity. If it is in a ring then most likely over time it will sweep out a void in the ring by collecting all the remaining material that orbits with it.
Describe a collision ring theory?
The Collision Ring Theory is the hypothesis concerning the moons origin. Scientists theorize that a massive, planet-sized object struck Earth 63 million years ago, when the space around the Earth was full of rocky debris, resulting in ejected material to form a ring around the still young Earth. The material around the Earth fused into one orbital satellite known as the moon due to the laws of gravity. Parts of the outside layer of the Earth broke off and later were pulled together to form the moon
Why does a ring form around a stain if you are cleaning it with water?
Because as the water wicks through the material, it carries particles of the stain material with it.
What are shepherd moons?
The gravity of shepherd moons serves to maintain a sharply defined edge to the ring Saturn is the most famous to have shepherd moons. However, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune all have shepherd moons. See related link for more information.
Why doesn't the earth have a ring around it?
It used to, but most of it formed to make the moon, whilst some was removed by meteors and comets passing very close to the Earth in the chaotic Hadean As long as there is a moon, there will never be a ring around Earth. The gravity of the Earth and Moon cause too much instability for a ring to form.
Does each ring of Saturn hold a moon?
No each ring doesn't have a moon
Which planets have a ring and moon?
Jupiter, Saturn,Uranus,and Neptune have a ring and a moon.
What happened to the Earth as a result of the Moon-forming collision?
A small mini-planet, about the size of Mars, slammed into the Earth. This was when the earth was completely molten, so it knocked some of the lava off the Earth to form a ring around it. Over time that ring crashed together to form the moon.
What is the biblical meaning of a ring around the moon?
A ring around the moon is not mentioned in the bible.
Does ring rhyme with moon?
No it doesn't, ring is a ing sound where as a moon a oooon sound.
Why is a ring around the moon unlucky?
Traditionally a ring around the moon means that bad weather is coming.
How many rings does Mars have around it?
There is no ring around the Mars now but Phobos (Moon of the Mars) Might form a ring around the Mars about 15billion(mabey million) years later.
