The gravity of the Sun is 179 times that of the gravity of the Moon. Which of the following is the main reason that the Moon has a stronger gravitational effect on Earth’s oceans and tides than does the Sun?AMass plays a greater role in gravitational force than distance.BThe mass of solids applies more gravitational force than the mass of gases.CDistance plays a greater role in gravitational force than mass.DThe speed of the Moon’s orbit around Earth applies a stronger gravitational force on the oceans than does the Sun.

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The gravity of the Sun is 179 times that of the gravity of the Moon. Which of the following is the main reason that the Moon has a stronger gravitational effect on Earth’s oceans and tides than does the Sun?

A	Mass plays a greater role in gravitational force than distance.
B	The mass of solids applies more gravitational force than the mass of gases.
C	Distance plays a greater role in gravitational force than mass.
D	The speed of the Moon’s orbit around Earth applies a stronger gravitational force on the oceans than does the Sun.