Friction between the moving tide wave and the turning Earth acts to ________.

A. increase the free wave speed of the tide wave
B. All of the answers are correct.
C. slow the rotation rate of Earth and make the tide wave move as a forced wave
D. make no difference to Earth's rotation and wave speed


Answer: C

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