In a civil case, a plaintiff must demonstrate that gold is denser than silver. After consulting a textbook on metallurgy, the judge took judicial notice of the fact at the plaintiff's request.What is the effect of the judge's ruling?
A) It shifts the burden of persuasion on the issue to the defendant.
B) It shifts the burden of production on the issue to the defendant.
C) The fact is conclusively established.
D) While the ruling is evidence that the jury might consider on the issue, they are not required to accept it as conclusive.