Question

Consider the following statements:
(1) When the Sun, the Earth and the Moon are aligned in a straight line, the position is referred to as SYZYGY.
(2) When the Sun and Moon are in straight line, it results in Spring Tide.
(3) When the Sun and Moon are in right angle, it results in Neap Tide.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 2 and 3
• C. 1 and 3
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

SYZYGY, in astronomy, basically refers to a particular situation when three celestial bodies come in a straight line in a gravitational system. The word is often used in reference to the Sun, the Moon and the Earth coming in straight line.

Spring tides occur on full moon and new moon when the Sun, the Moon and the Earth are in straight line. Neap tides, on the other hand, occur when the Sun and the Moon are at right angle to each other. Average range of tides is higher in case of spring tides.