The Length of a Tidal Day for a Mixed Semidiurnal

question 42

Multiple Choice

The length of a tidal day for a mixed semidiurnal tide is ________ hours.

• A) 12
• B) 12.4
• C) 24
• D) 24.8
• E) 48

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