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How are tides formed?

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Answer:

They are caused by the gravitational forces exerted on the earth by the moon, and to a lesser extent, the sun

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Tides are caused by the strong gravitational pull exerted by the Sun and the Moon on the Earth's surface.

  • The water of the Earth closer to the Moon gets pulled under the influence of Moon's gravitational force, thereby causing a rise of ocean water towards the Moon.

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