Question
Tides occur in oceans and seas due to which among the following?
1. Gravitational Force of the Sun
2. Gravitational Force of the Moon
3. Centrifugal force of the Earth
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Tides occur in oceans and seas due to which among the following?
1. Gravitational Force of the Sun
2. Gravitational Force of the Moon
3. Centrifugal force of the Earth
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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• Correct Answer: D
• Tides result from gravitational pulls of the Sun and Moon combined with Earth's centrifugal force in the Earth-Moon system.
• All three factors contribute to the tidal bulges on opposite sides of Earth.
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