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When the Sun and Moon are at right angles with respect to Earth, which of the following tide is formed?

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Neap tide

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High tide

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Low tide

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Spring tide

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Solution

The correct option is A Neap tide
When the Sun and Moon form a right angle with respect to Earth, the solar tide partially cancels out the lunar tide and produces moderate tides known as neap tides. This happens at 06:00 a.m. and 06:00 p.m.

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