What is the cause of Jupiter's extremely high-energy radiation belts?

A. the remnants of a massive collision between Jupiter and another large body
B. an enormous magnetic field that captures high energy particles
C. the capture of a high number of metallic asteroids
D. tidal forces due to the interaction between Jupiter and its moons


Answer: B

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