The strength of tides is related to the position of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon. The diagrams show the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon on different dates. How did the tides for September 26 compare to the tides for October 3?
The tides on September 26 were stronger than the tides on October 3.
The tides on September 26 were weaker than the tides on October 3.
The tide is a rise and fall of water, produced on the 26 Sept will be stronger as compared to the tides produced on October 3 as they fall under spring tides.
The tides are a result of the gravitational attraction and the position of the sun and moon.
Due to the moon is closer but smaller in size it exerts a tidal force that is less than that of the sun. While the sun is farther but huge in size hence has greater gravitational potential.
As per the image, the tidal effect of the sun and moon on earth will produce a combined effect know as a spring tide. As compared to the neap tide produce on October 3.
Hence the option A that is tides of September 26 will be stronger than those on Octo 3.
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