Which of the following is not due to tidal forces?
A)the retrograde orbit of Triton (a moon of Neptune)
B)the synchronous rotation of the Moon around Earth
C)the grooved terrain of Enceladus (a moon of Saturn)
D)the volcanos on Io (a moon of Jupiter)
E)the rings of Saturn

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The retrograde orbit of Triton is not due to tidal forces but is believed to be the result of a gravitational capture by Neptune. Tidal forces are responsible for phenomena like synchronous rotation, shaping of terrain due to internal heating, volcanic activity due to tidal heating, and the formation of rings, but not for the initial capture or orbital direction of moons.

Which of the Following Is Not Due to Tidal Forces