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

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Tidal forces are a result of the gravitational interaction between two or more bodies, leading to phenomena such as synchronous rotation, volcanic activity due to internal heating (as seen on Io), and the formation of rings and surface features like the grooved terrain on Enceladus. The backward or retrograde orbit of Triton around Neptune is not a result of tidal forces but rather suggests that Triton was likely captured by Neptune's gravity, indicating a different mechanism than the tidal interactions responsible for the other listed phenomena.

Which of the Following Is Not Due to Tidal Forces