Why is there a delay for the tides to react to the Moon's and Sun's gravitational effect? A. Water is relatively immune to the force of gravity delaying the tidal process.
B. There is no delay because the effects of gravity is constantly acting on bodies of water.
C. Gravity is one of the slower forces in nature having to travel great distances.
D. The gravitational forces must overcome inertia and friction for the tides to take effect on water.