The origin of the particles that make up Jupiter's rings is believed to be:
A) direct capture from the asteroid belt.
B) remnants of the material that formed Jupiter and its satellites.
C) fragments from meteorite impacts on Metis, Andrastea, Amalthea, and Thebe-the four inner satellites of Jupiter.
D) fragments from meteorite impacts on Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto-the four large satellites of Jupiter.
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