The dark spokes in Saturn's rings are MOST likely a result of
A) gravitational interactions with Jupiter.
B) clearing of nearby ice particles by moonlets.
C) Saturn's magnetic field.
D) resonances with Saturn's larger moons.

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The dark spokes in Saturn's rings are most likely a result of interactions with Saturn's magnetic field. These spokes are thought to be caused by the temporary charging of dust particles in the rings, which aligns them with Saturn's magnetic field, creating the appearance of dark lines or spokes.

The Dark Spokes in Saturn's Rings Are MOST Likely a Result