The gravitational force causesa. Tidesb. Motion of moonc. None of themd. Both a n b
Question
The gravitational force causesa. Tidesb. Motion of moonc. None of themd. Both a n b
Solution
The correct answer is d. Both a and b. The gravitational force of the Earth causes tides by pulling on the ocean's water. It also keeps the Moon in its orbit around the Earth. So, both tides and the motion of the Moon are caused by gravitational force.
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