An observer at a coastal village experiences a peak high tide at 6:00 AM on a New Moon day. At approximately…

An observer at a coastal village experiences a peak high tide at 6:00 AM on a New Moon day. At approximately what time should the next high tide occur at the same location on that day?
  1. 12:00 PM (Noon)
  2. 6:25 PM
  3. 12:00 Midnight
  4. 6:00 AM the following morning

Solution

High tides occur approximately every 12 hours and 25 minutes due to the combined effect of Earth's rotation and the Moon's orbital movement.

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