Due to attraction of the sun and the moon, what is the frequency of up and falls down of ocean water in a day?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Two
- The gravitational attraction between the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun causes tides in the Earth's oceans.
- There are typically two high tides and two low tides in most locations around the world in a 24-hour period, resulting in a semi-diurnal tide pattern.
- Each high tide is followed by a low tide, and then there's another high tide and low tide.