Question

The tidal waves in the sea are primarily due to

• A. The gravitational effect of the moon on the earth
• B. The gravitational effect of the sun on the earth
• C. The gravitational effect of venus on the earth
• D. The atmospheric effect of the earth itself

Answer 1

The correct option is A

The gravitational effect of the moon on the earth

High rise is due to gravitational interaction between Sun-Earth and Moon-Earth systems. But they are primarily due to Moon-Earth gravitation