Tides are caused by the gravitational forces of

A. Of Earth on Moon

B. Of Earth on Sun

C. Of Sun and Moon on Earth

D. Of Moon on Earth

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Gravity is one major force that creates tides. In 1687, Sir Isaac Newton explained that ocean tides result from the gravitational attraction of the sun and moon on the oceans of the earth.