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What type of force is involved in the formation of tides in the sea?


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  1. The creation of tides in the water is influenced by gravitational force (mostly exerted by the Moon, but also to some extent by the Sun).
  2. Oceans tides result from the gravitation attraction of the moon and sun on the oceans of the earth as explained by Sir Isaac Newton.
  3. Thus, the gravitational force is involved in the formation of tides in the sea.

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