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प्रश्न
What is the time interval between tides? Name the factors responsible for this time interval.
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उत्तर
On account of the continuous rotation of the earth and revolution of the moon around the earth, whenever the moon comes in the front of the earth, tide takes place at an interval of 24 hours and 52 minutes and at the same time on the opposite side of the earth the interval is of 12 hours and 26 minutes.
The factors responsible for this time interval are the rotation of the earth and the rotation and revolution of the moon.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name one factor that causes tides.
State one difference between waves and tides.
Give reasons for the following:
There are two high and two low tides in a day.
Discuss the origin of tides. Illustrate the formation of Spring Tides.
Give a geographical reason:
Tides are influenced more by the moon than the sun.
In what way will the following depend on the tides?
Swimming
In what way will the following depend on the tides?
Fishing
In what way will the following depend on the tides?
Going to coastal areas for trips.
Differentiate between
High tide and low tide.
How are tides caused?
