Tides occur in oceans and seas due to which among the following?
- Gravitational Force of the Sun
- Gravitational Force of the Moon
- Centrifugal force of the Earth
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Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: The Sun's gravitational force contributes to tidal generation, producing a tidal force approximately 46% as strong as the Moon's despite its greater mass but larger distance.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: The Moon's gravitational pull is the primary cause of tides, creating a tidal bulge on the side of Earth facing the Moon due to stronger gravitational attraction on ocean water.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: Centrifugal force from the Earth-Moon system's rotation around their common barycenter creates a second tidal bulge on the side of Earth opposite to the Moon.
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