MCQ
The tidal waves in the sea are primarily due to
- ✓The gravitational effect of the moon on the earth
- BThe gravitational effect of the sun on the earth
- CThe gravitational effect of venus on the earth
- DThe atmospheric effect of the earth itself
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
The gravitational effect of the moon on the earth
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(a) The tidal waves in the sea are primarily due to the gravitational effect of the moon on the earth.
(a) The tidal waves in the sea are primarily due to the gravitational effect of the moon on the earth.
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