Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the

A Earth on the Moon
B Earth on the Sun
C Sun and Moon on the Earth
D Moon on the Earth

Correct Answer: Sun and Moon on the Earth

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon on the Earth. Due to gravitational effect of Sun & Moon on Earth, the water in the oceans tends to rise causing tides in nearby coastal areas.
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D চন্দ্র,  সূর্য ও পৃথিবী একই সরলরেখায় থাকে (Moon, Sun and Earth are in the same straight line)
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B the gravitational effect of Venus on the Earth
C the gravitational effect of the Sun on the Earth
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B Kinetic energy
C Gravitational potential energy
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B The moon is farthest from the earth
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D The moon, the sun and the earth are in the same line

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