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The hypothesis that the origin of the resonances among Saturn’s satellites is due to orbital evolution is critically reviewed. It is concluded that the hypothesis provides a plausible explanation of the origin of the Mimas-Tethys resonance, but it is unsatisfactory for Enceladus-Dione, since their resonance is having little effect on the relative evolution rate of these satellites at present.
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Sinclair, A.T. (1983). A Re-Consideration of the Evolution Hypothesis of the Origin of the Resonances Among Saturn’s Satellites. In: Markellos, V.V., Kozai, Y. (eds) Dynamical Trapping and Evolution in the Solar System. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 106. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7214-8_2
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