Due to tractive forces, solar bulges are ____ in comparison to lunar bulges
a. larger
b. smaller
c. equal
d. unable to affect tides
These solar bulges are caused by gravitational and inertial interactions of the sun and Earth much like
lunar bulges are due to Earth's relationship with the moon. The position of these solar bulges can vary
relative to the equator due to the Earth's tilt. Information can be found in the section Tides Are Forced
Waves Formed by Gravity and Inertia.
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