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Q.

What is the interval between a high tide and neap tide at a given place?

Explanation:

ANS. (B) 
Tide clocks are popular clocks used amongst surfers, sailors, and anyone else who is concerned with the tidal cycle. They run on a 12 hour and 25 or 26-minute cycle, which is the time it takes for the high tide to ebb and flow back to high tide again.

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