Why is there a tidal bulge on the opposite side of Earth from the Moon?
A. The Sun creates a tidal bulge as well as the Moon.
B. Centrifugal force makes the far side of Earth push outward.
C. The far side of Earth receives a weaker pull from the Moon, and accelerates less than the near side.
D. The gravitational force from the Moon is stronger on the near side, but the pull of Earth on the water is stronger on the far side.
Answer: C
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