The size distribution of particles in the rings of the Jovian planets is
A) from pebble-sized fragments to objects a few meters in diameter, with significant amounts of fine dust in and above some rings.
B) from 10 m to 1 km across, with no smaller components.
C) a mixture of gas (mostly hydrogen) and dust grains, none larger than about 1 mm across.
D) only dust and smokelike particles.

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The rings of the Jovian planets are composed of a wide range of particle sizes, from pebble-sized fragments to objects a few meters in diameter, and they also contain significant amounts of fine dust. This diversity in particle size contributes to the structure and appearance of the rings.

The Size Distribution of Particles in the Rings of the Jovian