Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following? 1. Gravitational force of the Sun

Question

Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following?

1. Gravitational force of the Sun

1. Gravitational force of the Moon

1. Centrifugal force of the Earth Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

(d) Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of gravitational forces exerted by the Moon, Sun, and rotation of the Earth.