Consider the following statements with reference to neap tides: 1. Normally, there is a seven-day interval between two neap tides. 2. At this time, the Sun and the Moon are at right angles to each other. 3. The Moon‘s attraction is diminished by the counteracting force of the Sun‘s gravitational pull. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer D (official UPSC key)At neap tides the Sun and Moon are at right angles and the Sun's pull counteracts the Moon's; the interval between two neap tides is not seven days (seven days separates spring and neap tides)