The mass of Saturn can be determined by applying Kepler's 3ʳᵈ Law to the motion of a single ice particle in its rings.

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Kepler's 3rd Law relates the period and distance of two orbiting bodies to their masses. By observing the motion of a single ice particle in Saturn's rings, the period and distance of the particle's orbit can be measured, allowing for the determination of Saturn's mass through application of the 3rd Law.

The Mass of Saturn Can Be Determined by Applying Kepler's