Using equilibrium tidal theory, the tide may be considered a wave with a wavelength approximately ________.

A. the radius of Earth
B. the circumference of Earth
C. half the diameter of Earth
D. half the circumference of Earth
E. the diameter of Earth


Answer: D

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