What is the interval between a high tide and low tide at a given place?

A. 12 hours

B. 12 hours 26 minutes

C. 15 hours 30 minutes

D. 24 hours

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The difference between high tide & low tide at a given place is about 12 hrs. 26 min. Neap tides occur when the sun, earth and moon form a right angle and the gravitational pull of the sun counteracts the pull of the moon.