Which of the following accurately describes the properties of Saturn's rings?
A) The rings are a single, solid object.
B) The rings are very wide but very thin and composed of large planetesimals a few kilometers in size.
C) The rings are very wide but very thin and composed of small particles typically a few centimeters or meters in size.
D) The rings are very wide but a very thin veil of gas that surrounds the planet.

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Saturn's rings are composed of countless small particles, ranging from tiny dust-sized grains to larger chunks, typically a few centimeters to meters in size, and are very wide but extremely thin.

Which of the Following Accurately Describes the Properties of Saturn's