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Consider the following statements about tides and waves

1.Both tides and waves are caused due to gravitational force.

2.The tidal bulge due to sun's gravity pulling on Earth is greater than that due to the moon's gravitational pull.

3.Spring tides occur twice every month during full or new moon when the Earth, Sun and Moon are in alignment.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

1 and 2 only

Statement 1 is incorrect. While both tides and waves involve gravitational forces, tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun, whereas waves are primarily driven by wind.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The tidal bulge due to the moon's gravity is greater than that due to the sun's gravity. The moon has a more significant impact on tides because it is closer to Earth.

Statement 3 is correct. Spring tides occur during the full or new moon when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are in alignment, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.