Which of the following accurately describes the properties of Saturn's rings?

A. The rings are very wide but very thin and composed of small particles typically a few centimeters or meters in size.
B. The rings are a single, solid object.
C. The rings are very wide but a very thin veil of gas that surrounds the planet.
D. The rings are very wide but very thin and composed of large planetesimals a few kilometers in size.


Answer: A

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