Shepherd moons were discovered because scientists hypothesized their existence afterobserving:
A)the Cassini Gap.
B)the spiral density waves in the ring system.
C)that the gaps are not empty space, but low density regions of material.
D)the narrow F Ring.
E)the backlit E Ring.

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Shepherd moons were hypothesized after observing the narrow F Ring, as their gravitational influence helps maintain the ring's narrow shape and structure.

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