Tides, such as those along the coast of Massachusetts, are caused by gravitational
attractions acting on Earth. Why is the
gravitational attraction of the Moon a greater
factor in determining tides than the gravitational
attraction of the much larger Sun?
A Earth is much closer to the Moon than to the
Sun.
B.
The Sun's gravity is a factor only during the
day.
C. The Moon's core has a much greater density
than the Sun's core.
D. The Sun's mass is smaller than the mass of
the Moon.