Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Tides occur in the 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 codes given below.

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The net ‘tide-generating’ force is the difference between these two forces; i.e. the gravitational attraction of the moon, sun and the centrifugal force