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Given Triton’s response to Neptune’s gravity, eventually which of the following will MOST likely happen?

A. Triton will become a dwarf planet.

B. Triton will leave our solar system.

C. Triton will collide with Neptune.

D. Triton will become a ring around Neptune.

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The most likely outcome regarding Triton's interaction with Neptune's gravity is:

D. Triton will become a ring around Neptune.

Triton is slowly spiraling inward towards Neptune due to tidal forces. Over a long period, this could lead to Triton breaking apart due to tidal forces if it gets too close to Neptune, eventually forming a ring system around the planet. The other options are less likely given the current understanding of Triton's orbit and interactions with Neptune.